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 2630 1991–92 |
Fish and wildlife educationThe Governor is given the option of adding to existing duties of the Governor's Council on Environmental Education or appointing a new Fish and Wildlife Education Council to accomplish the following goals: (1) Raise and... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2637 1991–92 |
Charitable solicitationsThe Secretary of State retains registration and rule-making authority over charitable organizations. Enforcement authority is transferred to the office of the Attorney General and veterans' organizations are required to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2671 1991–92 |
State subsidy of higher edBeginning on July 30, 1992, the Higher Education Coordinating Board will annually develop and distribute information on the amount of state support received by students at public and private colleges, universities, and... | Jean Silver (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2675 1991–92 |
Driving under influenceA person convicted of DWI or granted a deferred prosecution on a DWI charge may be ordered to attend a DWI victims' panel. Entities may enter into contracts with a court to provide victims' panels. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2722 1991–92 |
Professional sports franchisIn addition to owning an existing professional sports franchise, counties or cities can own an interest in the franchise when the owner of the franchise decides to sell or move the franchise. The purchase must be approved by... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2729 1991–92 |
Tuition and financial aidTUITION: Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. The percentage varies between 4 and 6 percent of total tuition at the four-year institutions, and 11 and 15 percent at... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2734 1991–92 |
Crime victims' advocacy offcThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established within the Department of Community Development to provide a focus within state government on the rights of and services for victims of crime. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2769 1991–92 |
Telecommunications relayThe new terminology referring to the TRS and TTs is inserted throughout. DSHS shall apply to the FCC by October 1, 1992 to have a state-controlled TRS program. | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2779 1991–92 |
Radioactive waste in stateIf actions pertaining to federal legislation appear likely to result in additional highway entry points for radioactive waste, the state is directed to intervene in such actions. The state shall request preparation of an... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2791 1991–92 |
Earthquake readinessThe Director of the Department of Community Development is directed to promote improvement of the state's earthquake readiness. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2830 1991–92 |
Metro municipal corporationsAn alternative procedure is provided for a county with a population of 1 million or more to assume the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of a metro within its boundaries. Under this alternative procedure, the county... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2848 1991–92 |
Transportation planningOn a trial basis the Department of Transportation is given authority to perform design work, conduct public hearings, and provide comprehensive environmental assessments on significant transportation projects before... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2886 1991–92 |
Insurance fraud advisory brdThe Insurance Fraud Advisory Board is created. The board consists of the Insurance Commissioner as ex officio member and eight other members. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2977 1991–92 |
Sports franchise removalA cause of action is created for the wrongful removal of a professional sports franchise. The state and its political subdivisions may recover damages against any person, corporation, state, or other entity for a decision,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2991 1991–92 |
Live operatorsRequires the companies to enable a caller to access a live operator at the beginning of a call. Does not apply to telecommunications equipment located in prisons or jails. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 1992 |
| HB 1033 1991–92 |
Balloon release prohibitionThe intentional release of 10 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 · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2295 1991–92 |
Lake Wash. Technical CollegeThe 1991-93 biennial capital budget is amended to change the name of Lake Washington Vocational Institute to Lake Washington Technical College, and to increase the appropriation for construction of the administrative addition,... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1992 |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2540 1991–92 |
NW Indian curriculum develpmThe Higher Education Coordinating Board will design a plan for the creation of a center for the development of curriculum on American Indians of the Northwest. The plan shall include a process for selecting an institution to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2340 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsGolf and country clubs that offer memberships to men and women are not entitled to a class H liquor license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services that are available to all members. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2422 1991–92 |
Higher ed remedial classesBy May 1st of each year, each public college and university will report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction with information about college students enrolled in state supported precollege classes. The report will... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2424 1991–92 |
Students with print disabltsWhen ordering textbooks, course materials and library books, institutions of higher education shall encourage publishers to: (1) provide textbooks, course materials, and library books in a computer based format, which may... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2362 1991–92 |
Farmworker housing assistnceThe Farmworker Housing Assistance Program is created in the Department of Community Development. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2756 1991–92 |
Radioactive waste councilThe Nuclear Waste Advisory Council is terminated immediately. | Fred May (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2684 1991–92 |
Education technologyThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) may establish an education technology section to develop and implement an effective state-wide education technology program. Provisions regarding the sharing and non-duplication... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2292 1991–92 |
Student financial aidThe Higher Education Coordinating Board, in consultation with an advisory committee, is authorized to develop and contract for a study examining the effects of financial need on the higher education choices of Washington... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
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