Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Darlene Fairley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5348 2007–08 |
Reporting drug overdosesA person may not be prosecuted for a violation of the controlled substances act, or be required to forfeit ownership of certain property connected to the violation, if: the person is a witness to a drug overdose; the witness... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5356 2007–08 |
Petition signature gatherersThe Legislature's finding that payment on a per signature basis of signature gatherers for initiative and referendum petitions encourages fraud and is amended to say that this form of payment has been shown in the state and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5357 2007–08 |
Privileged communicationsA Christian Science practitioner may not be examined as to any confession or sacred confidence made to him or her in his or her professional character, in the course of discipline enjoined by the church to which the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5358 2007–08 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5406 2007–08 |
Whistleblower protectionDefinitions for abuse of authority and gross mismanagement are added to the Whistle-Blower Protection Act. The existing definition of improper governmental action is amended to include any action by an employee: which is gross... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5409 2007–08 |
Address confidentialityRevises address confidentiality program provisions. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5418 2007–08 |
Ballot measuresThe concise description in a ballot title for a local referendum or other question must include a statement describing the amount the measure will increase or decrease taxes if the measure has tax implications. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5419 2007–08 |
Public hospital districtsWhenever a proposed annexation of territory to a public hospital district appears on an election ballot, the public hospital district must first distribute a local voters' pamphlet describing the proposed annexation to all... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5427 2007–08 |
Retirement plan 2 membersAuthorizes participation in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5430 2007–08 |
Shared leaveA uniformed services shared leave pool is created. The Military Department shall administer the pool in consultation with the Department of Personnel, and a uniformed services shared leave pool account is created in the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5446 2007–08 |
Mental health parityEffective January 1, 2008, insurance policies issued for all groups and individuals are required to include coverage for mental health services equal to coverage for other medical and surgical services. Policies offered by the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5489 2007–08 |
Alternative public worksExpands the use of the design-build and general contractor/construction manager contracting procedures; | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5494 2007–08 |
Colorectal cancerInsurance carriers are required to provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified by the American Cancer Society guidelines. Benefits must be provided for those at least 50 years old, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5505 2007–08 |
CBRNE response programThe Director of Fire Protection (DFP) in the Washington State Patrol must establish and maintain a statewide chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) incident response program. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5507 2007–08 |
Vesting lawsRevises vesting-related provisions with respect to various state laws pertaining to land use and property development. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5514 2007–08 |
Higher education employmentIn 2008, each institution of higher education must determine the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty positions held by part-time, non-tenured, tenure-track, and tenured faculty in each academic department of their... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5522 2007–08 |
Rural county library distAny city or town that annexes an area that includes a portion of a RCLD may adopt an ordinance to assume jurisdiction for purposes of library services. Upon assumption, all real and personal property, rights, assets, and taxes... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5530 2007–08 |
Restoration of right to voteA convicted felon's right to vote is restored so long as the person is not in total confinement in the custody of the DOC or the Federal Bureau of Prisons, or in partial confinement in the custody of the DOC in a work release... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5536 2007–08 |
Regulation of massageFinds that licensed massage practitioners should be treated the same as other health professionals under Title 18 RCW and that additional registrations or licenses regulating massage or massage practitioners are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5537 2007–08 |
Salary adjustmentsThe Director of DOP is allowed to define the criteria for revisions, class studies, and salary adjustments. The definition of inequities based on the 7.5 percent salary disparity is removed to allow other inequities to be considered. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5538 2007–08 |
Employee assistance programAn employee's participation or nonparticipation in the employee assistance program may be used as one factor, but not the sole factor, in decisions affecting that employee's job security, promotional opportunities, corrective... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5539 2007–08 |
Department of personnelClarifies the authority of the director of the Washington state department of personnel and the Washington personnel resources board. Repeals RCW 41.06.136. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5544 2007–08 |
Environmental noiseIt is a traffic infraction for an ORV to operate at more than 96 decibels at a distance of 20 inches from the tailpipe. It is a traffic infraction for an ORV to create noise that is plainly audible inside or immediately... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5546 2007–08 |
Small works rosterProvides that a state agency or authorized local government may adopt procedures to award small works roster contracts to small businesses with gross revenues under one million dollars annually as reported on their federal tax return. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5547 2007–08 |
Ombudsman/dev disabilitiesAn Office of the Ombudsman (office) for persons with developmental disabilities is created in the Office of the Governor. The office has jurisdiction over state-contracted programs and individuals, state licensed facilities,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |