Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Darlene Fairley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6669 2007–08 |
Independent living providersIndividuals who are in the supported living program are permitted to hire, fire, and direct the work of their independent living providers. These providers will be considered independent contractors and can collectively... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6376 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingIf school districts can document an actual ratio in grades kindergarten through three that is equal to or greater than the sum of the base allocation designated in the formula adopted by the Legislature and the six year... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 5043 2007–08 |
State parksThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 5040 2007–08 |
Survivors' endowed schlrCreates the Survivors Endowed Scholarship for children and spouses of military veterans killed in a combat zone. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5561 2007–08 |
Voter registrationAllows voter registration up to and on Election Day. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5917 2007–08 |
Prescription drug marketingPharmaceutical manufacturing companies must disclose to the Department of Health (DOH), information about any gifts made to health care professionals who prescribe or dispense prescription drugs. This includes hospitals,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6493 2007–08 |
Small city loans(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides for a program for the loan of city costs associated with the appeal of a critical areas ordinance. The one-time per appeal loan is for cities with a population under thirty thousand... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6516 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Commences a process to ensure the emission reductions established in this act are achieved. Directs the state to continue its participation in the development of a regional process to design... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6788 2007–08 |
Prisoner medical expensesThe intent of the Legislature is expressed to provide some assistance to local jurisdictions experiencing extreme medical expenses exceeding $10,000 per individual offender per calendar year. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6798 2007–08 |
City/county assistanceIncreases city-county assistance account funding and distributions. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6810 2007–08 |
Water efficiencyProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall work with purveyors to establish an educational outreach program on the use of water-efficient products. Adopts a policy goal that by July 1,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6363 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityFinds that in sex crime cases generally, and in child molestation cases in particular, the offense often is committed in the absence of any independent witnesses. Prior acts of similar misconduct, as opposed to other types of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6769 2007–08 |
RCW provisionsRemoves obsolete provisions of the Revised Code of Washington. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6783 2007–08 |
Prosecuting attorneyThe office of prosecuting attorney is included in the list of county offices that are not nominated at partisan primaries. The office of prosecuting attorney is nonpartisan and the candidates for it are nominated and elected as such. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6706 2007–08 |
Annual property revaluationsBy January 1, 2012 all counties must revalue real property annually. The Department of Revenue will provide guidance and financial assistance to counties converting to annual revaluations. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6735 2007–08 |
Dog purchasersRequires that every seller shall post in a conspicuous location a notice stating that purchasers of animals have specific rights under law and that a written statement of the rights is available upon request by any interested... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6614 2007–08 |
Exemplary damagesThe law limiting non-economic damages based on a formula is struck. Provisions relating to the recovery of exemplary damages are added. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6622 2007–08 |
Workplace bullyingIt is an unlawful employment practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment or to retaliate against an employee because he or she has opposed an unlawful employment practice or participated in an investigation... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5171 2007–08 |
State patrol retirementThe member contribution rate for WSPRS is reduced to the lesser of: one-half of the adjusted total contribution rate; or 7 percent, plus 50 percent of the contribution rate increase caused by any benefit improvement effective... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5558 2007–08 |
House-banked card gamesLimits house-banked social card games to those in existence or with a completed application as of March 31, 2007. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5619 2007–08 |
Variation in health careThe legislative intent focuses on the shared decision-making process and the use of effective decision aids in the state's laws on informed consent and encourages collaborative efforts to use and certify decision aids which... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6590 2007–08 |
Confidential informationThe following information is added to the existing list of information that need not be disclosed by DSHS: the identity of a vulnerable adult or a witness, without that person's written permission. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6603 2007–08 |
Guaranteed health benefitsThe Guaranteed Health Benefit Program is created to provide preventive and catastrophic coverage for all eligible state residents beginning January 1, 2011. The program is governed by the Guaranteed Health Benefits Board... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6495 2007–08 |
Nonvoting labor membersAny public transportation system governing body must include one nonvoting member recommended by the labor organization representing a majority of the public transportation employees within the respective area. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |