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 1254 1991–92 |
Performing arts/high schoolEstablishes the summer performing arts grant program. Establishes criteria for award of grants. Makes an appropriation of two hundred thousand dollars to the superintendent of public instruction to carry out the purpose of the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1259 1991–92 |
Housing assistance programHouse Bill 1259 makes two primary changes: (1) The Housing Assistance Program is established, distinct from the Housing Trust Fund (Section 1). The Housing Assistance Program is identical in purpose to the activities... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1266 1991–92 |
School earthquake prepardnesRequires development of the policy by January 1, 1992. Specifies the elements of the policy. Makes an appropriation of forty-nine thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1276 1991–92 |
School fire protection/saftyAll buildings constructed after July 1, 1992, that will be used for educational purposes through the 12th grade by 50 or more persons for more than 12 hours per week, or four hours in any one day, shall be provided with an... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1288 1991–92 |
Employment of minorsNew procedures and penalties for enforcing the standards for the employment of minors under the industrial welfare laws are established. These penalties are exclusive remedies for child labor law violations. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1293 1991–92 |
Local masters teacher progrmThe Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to establish a pilot program for the development of local master's degree teacher training programs. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1295 1991–92 |
Physical access/univ/collegeBy October 31, 1991, each state supported college and university will use an existing committee or convene a physical access committee to identify physical barriers to access on each of the institution's campuses. Among... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1297 1991–92 |
Low-income hmeownrs tx relieAssistance is provided for homeowners with incomes below $30,000. To receive assistance the homeowner's 1991 property tax bill must exceed the 1990 tax bill by 20 percent or $200. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1300 1991–92 |
Property tax valuation avrgeAn assessed value growth limit is established: Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. The new assessed value is the lesser of (1) the current appraised value, and (2)... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1302 1991–92 |
Soccer facility fundsGrants are provided for the construction and renovation of sports facilities. Grants may also be awarded to a public corporation, commission, facility authority, or institution of higher education for the operation and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1305 1991–92 |
Costigan teaching chairThe Giovanni Costigan Endowed Teaching Chair is established at the University of Washington. The chair will be in the Department of History. | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1311 1991–92 |
Fair start programThe Fair Start program is established to provide financial resources to assist school districts in providing early intervention and prevention services for elementary school children. Funds from the Fair Start program shall be... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1314 1991–92 |
Fish/wildlife work forceThe Natural Resource Worker Project is established to provide jobs for dislocated timber workers. The project is administered by the state Employment Security Department. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1315 1991–92 |
Displaced timber workersA five-year pilot project is established to provide education and training for dislocated timber workers and their spouses. The project is coordinated jointly by the state Employment Security Department and Skagit Valley... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1319 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edEstablishes increased enrollment levels at each of the state institutions of higher learning for each of the next two fiscal years. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1323 1991–92 |
Cigarette sales regulationDeclares an intent to protect our system of business competition by stopping the selling of cigarettes below cost in the wholesale and retail trade. Provides that it is a class 1 civil infraction for any wholesaler to... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1335 1991–92 |
Low-income energy assistanceAll energy suppliers, within the state of Washington, are required to submit plans to complete weatherization of one-half of the residences of their low-income customers by the year 2001. An energy supplier is defined as an... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1343 1991–92 |
HIV testing/sex offendersA person who is named as a victim of a charged criminal offense and who requests that the accused be tested pursuant to a procedure where the court determines whether the victim may be at risk for acquiring HIV as a result of... | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1345 1991–92 |
Assault on institution staffIncludes employees of state hospitals, full or part-time staff members or volunteers, educational personnel, personal service providers, and any vendor or vendor's agent in the provisions for protection from assault. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1347 1991–92 |
Leave to care for childrenIn addition to using accrued sick leave to care for an employee's child with a health condition requiring treatment or supervision, an employee may use his or her accrued sick leave to care for any child of the employee under... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1348 1991–92 |
Transportation labor negotnsIf a collective bargaining agreement for the transit system has not been negotiated within 60 days of the commencement of bargaining between a labor union and a local government transportation authority, then either party to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1350 1991–92 |
Hood Canal salmon managementPlaces special emphasis on conservation measures which will restore salmon resources in Hood Canal, with particular emphasis on chinook and coho salmon stocks. Requires all licensed commercial fishers to purchase a Hood Canal... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1359 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyRequires continued benefits to be accorded to public employees while on active duty in operation Desert Shield. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1365 1991–92 |
Teacher cert/ethnic diverstyEffective September 1, 1992, the State Board of Education shall require that the general knowledge to be learned by all students in teacher education programs include the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively teach and... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1370 1991–92 |
Wildlife lands/open spacesIncludes all lands owned by the department of wildlife and used for wildlife conservation, public access, or recreational purposes in the definition of "open space land" pursuant to RCW 84.34.020. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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