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 2301 1991–92 |
Comm/tech college job-shareThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will convene a task force to explore solutions to issues that deter job-sharing in the community and technical college system. The composition of the task force is described. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2315 1991–92 |
Horticultural nursery resrchThe Director of Agriculture may, with the advice of the nursery advisory committee, establish by rule a surcharge on nursery dealer license fees. The annual surcharge on a license fee may not exceed 20 percent of the amount of... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2322 1991–92 |
Vet affairs advisory cmmtteeThe Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee is expanded from 15 to 17 members. There continues to be representation from the Soldiers' Home at Orting and the Veterans' Home at Retsil. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2329 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceThe practice of chiropractic deals with the diagnosis or analysis, and care and treatment of the vertebral subluxation complex, articular dysfunction and musculoskeletal disorders. Definitions of vertebral subluxation complex,... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2335 1991–92 |
Mobile home park polit forumMobile home park landlords may not prohibit forums for, or speeches by, public officials or candidates for public office that are held in any of the park community or recreation halls that are open for the use of the tenants.... | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2338 1991–92 |
County research servicesThe responsibilities of the Municipal Research Council are expanded to include contracting for county research and services, in addition to city and town research and services. The services provided to cities, towns and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2376 1991–92 |
Political advertisingWritten political advertising must include the following statement, signed by the responsible party: "I fully accept responsibility for the accuracy of this message." A similar statement must also be filed with a broadcasting... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2409 1991–92 |
Public works contract awardsThe requirement for cities, counties, water districts, and sewer districts to determine the lowest responsible bidder on public works projects is changed. In determining the lowest responsible bidder, the agency is required to... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2423 1991–92 |
Private vocational schoolsPrivate Vocational School Account A private vocational school account is created in the State Treasury. All license fees collected by the agency shall be deposited in the private vocational school account. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2454 1991–92 |
Unemployment insur benefitsQualified unemployment insurance claimants whose benefit year began after January 1, 1989, and ended before July 27, 1991, are made eligible for the additional unemployment insurance benefit program enacted for unemployed... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2462 1991–92 |
Government accountabilityGreater Accountability . The Legislature finds that demand is growing for a new level of accountability in government and that state government needs an integrated, comprehensive accountability system. Definitions . The terms... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2526 1991–92 |
Rural development councilThe Legislature recognizes the efforts of the Washington State Rural Development Council and encourages state entities to participate in the council's activities. The council must be located in a branch or agency of the... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2535 1991–92 |
Wildlife traffickingIllegal trafficking in wildlife having a wholesale value in excess of $250 is made a class C felony. Illegal trafficking in wildlife having a wholesale value of $250 or less is made a gross misdemeanor. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2537 1991–92 |
Weapons on school premisesThe prohibition against carrying firearms or other dangerous weapons onto school premises is extended to all persons. The current exemptions granted to students are broadened to all persons as well, except for the exemption... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2541 1991–92 |
Amer Indian languages/culturAny course in Washington State or Pacific Northwest history and government taught to fulfill statutory requirements for future teachers will include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indians... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2549 1991–92 |
Nonresident student transferSchool districts may not charge tuition or transfer fees for nonresident students who transfer into the school district under the state's educational choice program. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2571 1991–92 |
Infant mortality reviews"Infant mortality review" is defined. All information and records obtained for an infant mortality review is deemed confidential and is protected from discovery and subpoena. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2589 1991–92 |
Scenic/recreational highways1,360 miles of state highways are added to the scenic and recreational highways system. It removes 165 miles from the scenic and recreational highways system and places them under the control of the Scenic Vistas Act of 1971. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2590 1991–92 |
Health care reformWashington Health Services Commission . Authority to administer the act is given to the Washington Health Services Commission (HSC), consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. One... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2591 1991–92 |
Disabled protection/advocacyThe statutory authority to operate a protection and advocacy program for the developmentally disabled remains in Title 71A RCW. The statutory authority to operate a protection and advocacy program for the mentally ill is... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2602 1991–92 |
Technical school studentsFunds for high school students attending the technical colleges will be apportioned directly to the participating college by the Superintendent for Public Instruction, unless the technical college chooses to receive its... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2603 1991–92 |
State job training trust fndThe employment security reserve fund is created under the state treasurer. A reserve tax on employers is created and unemployment insurance tax rates are reduced by the same amount. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2626 1991–92 |
Salmonid stockThe Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife are directed to establish a wild salmonid review and inventory team consisting of fisheries biologists and geneticists. The team is to review and inventory the status of wild salmonid... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2628 1991–92 |
Wildlife habitat protectionThe Department of Wildlife is directed to appoint a technical advisory committee to assist in developing recommended best habitat management practices for application to land management activities in agriculture and range management. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2629 1991–92 |
Salmonid stock conservationThe exemption in current law for water diversions in existence prior to 1947 from the fish screening requirement of the Department of Wildlife in RCW 77.16.220 is removed. Previously exempt diverters must provide adequate... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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