Ken Jacobsen
Senator
· Democrat
· District 46
· most recent term 2009–10
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705
Bills as prime sponsor
73
of those became law
1,811
Bills co-sponsored
16,706
Recorded votes
3.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1071 1993–94 |
Crimes committed by paroleesDesignates circumstances when sentences for crimes committed by parolees must be served consecutively. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1087 1993–94 |
Aircraft noise barriersRequires an airport with two or more runways to install noise deflection barriers if the perimeter is within one-half mile of any residences. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1094 1993–94 |
Higher ed class availabilityInstitutions of higher education may co-sponsor educational programs with nonprofit corporations. Under certain conditions, tuition fees for educational programs that are co-sponsored by an educational institution and a... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1097 1993–94 |
Historical societiesLegislative findings include that: there is a strong community of interest between the State Historical Society and the State Capital Historical Society; the capacity to preserve our state's heritage and the unique history of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1104 1993–94 |
Principal internship programCreates the Washington state principal internship support program and appoints an advisory task force to assist in developing the standards for the program. Makes an appropriation of three million four hundred thousand dollars... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1105 1993–94 |
School security monitorsMakes an appropriation of three million five hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1154 1993–94 |
Insurance agents/brokersRequires licensees to obtain and maintain insurance covering liability for errors and omissions. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1161 1993–94 |
Wheat/legume plastic prodctsWashington State University (WSU) is directed to develop and execute a plan to address current obstacles to the development and commercialization of biodegradable plastics from wheat and legumes. WSU is also directed to... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1163 1993–94 |
Plan I retirementEstablishes procedures for the payment at the time of retirement for members who have accrued more than thirty years of service. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1172 1993–94 |
Students with disabilitiesInstitutions are required to provide one or more core services for disabled students. The service must be reasonably needed to accommodate the student's disability. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1173 1993–94 |
NW American Indian curriculmA center is established for the development of curriculum on American Indians of the Northwest. The center will be administered by a state college or university selected by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1176 1993–94 |
Indian education committeesRequires a copy of any notice regarding budgetary hearings to be sent to the chairperson of all Indian education committees within the school district. Directs the superintendent of public instruction to work with the school... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1177 1993–94 |
Wildlife enhancement projctsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is directed to evaluate the potential for wildlife enhancement projects along three state rights of way, with particular emphasis on raptor habitat (birds). The DOT must report back to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1178 1993–94 |
Balloon releaseThe intentional release of 25 or more balloons in a 24-hour period is prohibited. The prohibition does not apply to scientific experiments or hot air balloons which are recovered. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1179 1993–94 |
Remedial higher ed classesBy May 1 of each year, each community and technical college will provide a report on precollege class enrollment to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). By June 30 of each year, each state four-year... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1180 1993–94 |
Union Bay wildlife habitatThe Union Bay portion of Lake Washington is recognized as a prime wetland area that is of significant importance for wildlife habitat, educational opportunity, and recreation. By December 31, 1994, the Department of Wildlife... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1181 1993–94 |
State investment boardIncreases the membership from fourteen to sixteen members to include the supervisor of the economic and revenue forecast council and the state actuary. Requires the board to prepare an annual written report of board activities... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1194 1993–94 |
Campaign financingThe prohibition in Initiative 134 against the use of public funds in financing political campaigns for local offices is repealed. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1221 1993–94 |
Poison information servicesBy June 30, 1993, the four poison information programs located throughout the state are to be centralized and coordinated by a single nonprofit center at a place to be determined by the secretary of the Department of Health. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1222 1993–94 |
Higher ed salary increasesProvides that reclassifications adopted by the board that result in salary increases shall not exceed the funds appropriated by the legislature for such salary increases. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1250 1993–94 |
Women/athletic leadershipThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges shall establish an information clearinghouse for recruiting women as coaches, assistant coaches, athletic directors and athletic administrators. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1251 1993–94 |
Gender equity in athleticsAuthorizes tuition and fee waivers at community colleges for the purpose of achieving gender equity in athletics. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1261 1993–94 |
Retirement benefits portbltyThe cities of Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma have a renewed option to make their city retirement systems portable with the state's retirement systems if they adopt a resolution to do so by December 31, 1993. If a city adopts a... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1279 1993–94 |
Luring of minor/disabledDeclares that the prohibited act is a class C felony offense. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1291 1993–94 |
Retirement system leavesAuthorizes a member to receive service credit for all periods the member is on an approved leave of absence to engage in collective bargaining or labor relations activities. Applies retroactively. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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