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 2212 1991–92 |
Holocaust study requirementEvery public high school is encouraged to include a unit of instruction on the Holocaust. The instruction may also include other examples of genocide from ancient and modern history. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2347 1991–92 |
High voltage trnsmssn accessMunicipal electric utilities may participate and enter into agreements for use of transmission facilities and capacity rights in those facilities. A city may issue revenue bonds or other obligations to finance the city's share... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1037 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngThe malicious harassment statute is amended. Sexual orientation is added to the list of attributes which designate a protected class. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1153 1991–92 |
Littering penaltiesPenalties for littering are changed. Littering is decriminalized and made a civil infraction. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1191 1991–92 |
Single parents/higher eductnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2 1/2 percent loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. Single parents include participants in the Family Independence Program. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1218 1991–92 |
College/univ governing brdsOne undergraduate student and one graduate student will be appointed to the board of trustees of the University of Washington. One undergraduate student and one graduate student will be appointed to the board of trustees of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1225 1991–92 |
Low-income housing valuationCounties are authorized to base valuation of property with buildings that are devoted primarily to low-income housing and contain at least three low-income dwelling units, or mobile home parks that contain at least three... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1234 1991–92 |
Execution/mentally retardedA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a licensed psychiatrist... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1255 1991–92 |
DiscriminationThe upper age limit for age discrimination provisions, 70 years, is removed so that the provisions apply to individuals 40 years and older. Discriminatory practices deemed unfair practices under the Consumer Protection Act are... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1280 1991–92 |
Industrial insur/disabilityAll compensation amounts listed under the industrial insurance permanent partial disability schedule are doubled. The maximum compensation amount for total bodily impairment is increased from $90,000 to $180,000. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1298 1991–92 |
Low-income prop tx exemptionA property tax exemption similar to the senior citizen property tax exemption is created for homeowners with incomes below $18,000. Qualified homeowners are exempt from regular and excess property tax levies on a portion of... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1310 1991–92 |
Voter registration by mailApplication by Mail or Delivery. An elector may register to vote by mail or other delivery of a completed registration form to the county auditor. | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1395 1991–92 |
State patrol crime labThe State Patrol is required to maintain the crime laboratory system in at least the same locations as it did on December 31, 1990. The Patrol must provide services at those locations through June 30, 1993. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1409 1991–92 |
Higher ed mandatory retirmntThe mandatory retirement age for faculty members and designated employees at state universities, regional universities, The Evergreen State College and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges is eliminated... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1448 1991–92 |
Union Bay wildlife habitatThe Union Bay cooperative wildlife habitat management area is established at the Union Bay wetland area east of the Lake Washington ship canal. The Department of Wildlife is directed to coordinate a cooperative planning effort... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1464 1991–92 |
Indust ins prohibited prctcsIt is unlawful for an employer, employer's representative, or any person to: (1)Induce or coerce an employee not to report an industrial accident; (2)Induce or coerce an employee to treat an industrial accident as an... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1598 1991–92 |
Future teacher scholarshipThe way that a scholarship recipient may meet his or her service obligation is expanded. A recipient may either teach in the public schools for 10 years, or the recipient may teach in an approved education program for the same... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1676 1991–92 |
DWI punitive liabilityPunitive damages may be imposed against a driver who injures or kills another in an accident that is proximately caused by the driver while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Each person the defendant injures or kills... | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1726 1991–92 |
Tribally controlled collegesNeedy students attending certain tribally controlled colleges may be eligible to participate in various state funded financial aid programs. These programs include the state need grant, state work study, future teachers... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1737 1991–92 |
Minority/women's businessesThe Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) shall provide technical assistance to minority and women-owned businesses, including those with the capacity to participate in international trade. DTED may contract with... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1787 1991–92 |
Uniform anatomical gift actIn the absence of donor consent, the document for an anatomical gift must be signed by another person and two witnesses in the presence of the donor. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2013 1991–92 |
Sobriety checkpoint programsThe State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are authorized to establish sobriety checkpoints to assist in detecting and prosecuting drivers for DWI. Criteria are imposed for the conduct of checkpoints. Judicial review... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2220 1991–92 |
Employment leave provisionsCoverage The threshold for determining the employers covered by the family leave provisions is changed from those employers who employ a daily average of 100 or more to those who employ a daily average of 50 or more. The... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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