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 2602 1993–94 |
Ornithological research planAn advisory committee is created to develop an ornithological research plan. The director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife is directed to appoint nine members to this committee, including but not limited to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2610 1993–94 |
Tobacco products/schools grnTo protect students and the public from exposure to cancer-causing agents in environmental tobacco smoke, by January 1, 1995, each college, university, and vocational school must adopt and enforce a written policy mandating a... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2648 1993–94 |
Publ emplymnt benefits lossTerminates public employment benefits of public employees or officials who are convicted of a felony offense. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2654 1993–94 |
State historical societyAuthorizes moneys from the department of general administration facilities and services revolving fund to be used for the purposes of the act. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2673 1993–94 |
Charter schoolsThe legislation provides for the creation of charter schools, which operate independently of school districts. These schools may not be affiliated with a sectarian school or a religious institution. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2687 1993–94 |
Higher ed institn efficiencyAuthorizes operational flexibility for institutions of higher education in construction and alterations of buildings and other facilities. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2693 1993–94 |
Higher ed degree-grantingThe language is clarified that provides for a interagency agreement between the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the WTECB to regulate degree and non-degree programs. A separate account is created in the tuition... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2695 1993–94 |
Education program evaluationDirects the legislative budget committee to develop recommendations for improving the evaluation of the effectiveness of education programs in the public school system. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2715 1993–94 |
Pilotage tariffsDirects the board of pilotage commissioners to combine and apportion the income and revenues resulting from pilotage tariffs established by the board for each of the pilotage districts. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2744 1993–94 |
Closed-captioned video tapesRequires video tapes to be closed-captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2758 1993–94 |
Higher ed fees determinationProvides that services and activities fees at institutions of higher educations shall be used as determined by the services and activities fee committee. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2773 1993–94 |
Higher ed minimum wageRevises state minimum wage requirements at institutions of higher education. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2777 1993–94 |
Libraries for 21st centuryThe Washington Libraries of the 21st Century Program is created. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2800 1993–94 |
Postsecondary educ resourceThe postsecondary education resource center is created. The HECB will administer the center. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2832 1993–94 |
Film/video production studioMakes an appropriation of thirty thousand dollars to assist in the location of a film and video product facility in the state. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2836 1993–94 |
U.S.S. Fir maritime centerMakes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to preserve and restore the U.S.S. Fir and construct interpretive displays. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2841 1993–94 |
Exceptnl faculty award fundsUnder certain conditions, a community college or technical college may transfer money for exceptional faculty awards from its local endowment fund to its foundation's local endowment fund. The conditions: the money transferred... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2859 1993–94 |
Juv offender literacy trainiThe Department of Social and Health Services will develop and implement a literacy testing and training program for juveniles. The bill requires the department to test entering juveniles. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2878 1993–94 |
Historic school propertiesFinds that historic schools are often structural reminders of our shared heritage. Encourages the preservation, when feasible, of such buildings, so that they may serve future generations as ably as they did past generations. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2884 1993–94 |
Higher education T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2895 1993–94 |
Higher ed student concernsDirects the task force to provide a forum for students to work in a collaborative environment with the administration of their colleges or university to identify and resolve problems identified by the students. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2897 1993–94 |
Hotel/motel tax leviesRevises RCW 67.28.180 to eliminate time restriction conditions imposed on levies for county and city special excise taxes on hotels, motels, and similar licenses. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1309 1993–94 |
Wild salmonid protectionA wild salmon and trout policy shall be developed jointly between the Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife and Indian tribes. The departments shall assess the feasibility of selective marking to minimize the catch of wild salmonids. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 2123 1993–94 |
Graduate service/insuranceThe governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities and The Evergreen State College may provide health care benefits for recipients of graduate service appointments. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
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