Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Darlene Fairley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5873 2001–02 |
Day labor limits/inflationThe bid limits of a first class city with a population over 150,000 are raised to $70,000, or $90,000 after January 1, 2010, for a public works project if more than a single craft or trade is involved and to $35,000, or... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5927 2001–02 |
Prevailing wageA contractor or subcontractor that settles a wage claim with the Department of Labor and Industries for failure to pay the prevailing rate of wage is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 or 20 percent of the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6244 2001–02 |
PrekindergartenSBE adopts standards and procedures for the voluntary accreditation of public and nonpublic pre-kindergarten programs. In establishing these standards, SBE reviews nationally developed standards and the accredited programs... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6294 2001–02 |
Sex offender comm notificatnThe sheriff may produce level III community notification flyers in languages other than English upon request. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6308 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceWorkers who are filing for unemployment insurance benefits and have temporary total disabilities can utilize the same alternative filing methods as other applicants, through the use of computers and call centers. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6309 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceA clerical error in rate class 16 in Schedule B of employer contribution rates is corrected from 3.69 to 3.42. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6318 2001–02 |
City charter electionsFor cities of the first class, if the vote in favor of adopting or amending a charter receives 40 percent or less of the total vote on the question of charter adoption or revision, no new election on the question of charter... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6371 2001–02 |
Public school license platesA Public School License Plate series is established. The Department of Licensing and Superintendent of Public Instruction must design a plate displaying a red apple symbol and an education related motto. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6386 2001–02 |
School district electionsStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6440 2001–02 |
Collective bargainingFaculty members at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. Only one bargaining unit is allowable for faculty of each university. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6516 2001–02 |
Self-insurersA self-insurer must pay an award of no more than $10,000 to a claimant who suffers damages resulting from the self-insurer's unreasonable delay or refusal to pay benefits. The Director of Labor and Industries must issue an... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6532 2001–02 |
Business subsidy disclosureBusinesses receiving specified tax incentives are required to report on net job creation and wage rates with the Department of Revenue (DOR) by March 1 of each year. Information reported is subject to public disclosure. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6656 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceAt the request of an individual who utilizes FMLA leave in one or more quarters of a base year, the Employment Security Department must not use any calendar quarters in which the individual took the FMLA leave in calculating... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6670 2001–02 |
Wrongful death actionsThe abuse of vulnerable adults statute is amended to eliminate the requirement that parents and siblings of a decedent who was a vulnerable adult may only recover damages in a civil action if such beneficiaries were dependent... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6754 2001–02 |
Unemployment benefitsMaximum unemployment insurance benefits are extended for workers who are unemployed due to a lockout. Benefits are payable until the lockout is terminated or until the worker has received 60 weeks of benefits, whichever occurs first. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6643 2001–02 |
Fire fghtrs/occ diseaseA rebuttable presumption is established that a fire fighter's heart problem is an occupational disease if it is experienced within 72 hours of exposure to smoke, fumes, and toxic or chemical substances. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6711 2001–02 |
Health care fundingThe Legislature states its intent to provide the necessary revenues for the support of health care for Washington citizens. An income tax is imposed on Washington residents and businesses. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6285 2001–02 |
Air pollution/vehicles"Clean alternative fuel vehicles" are defined to include vehicles that: (a) operate exclusively on alternative fuels; (b) are hybrid vehicles powered by a combination of sources, such as an electric motor plus an engine... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6542 2001–02 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased by 4 percent to 28 percent of the total state and federal funds received by each district. The levy lid increase applies to levy collections during the 2003 calendar year and every year thereafter. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6742 2001–02 |
Family planning servicesIncludes access to family planning services in growth management planning. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2002 |
| SB 6744 2001–02 |
Greenhouse gas mitigationProvides that every energy facility that submits an application for an energy facility site certification under this act after the effective date of this act is responsible for permanently mitigating in Washington all of their... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2002 |
| SB 6732 2001–02 |
Rental agreement terminationA victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking may terminate the rental agreement, avoid further rent, obtain a pro-rata refund of prepaid rent, and get a statement of the basis for retaining any rent if he or she... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| SB 6642 2001–02 |
Health careA legislative intent to exempt and immunize collective negotiations between health carriers and health care providers from state and federal anti-trust laws is stated. The Department of Health must adopt rules permitting... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2002 |
| SB 6689 2001–02 |
Sale of firearms/gun showsA person is a firearms dealer if that person makes sales, exchanges, or purchases of firearms at a gun show or event. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2002 |
| SB 6659 2001–02 |
Transportation financingBeginning with all motor vehicle registrations that are due or become due on July 1, 2002, a 20 percent surcharge is assessed on the gross weight portion of the combined licensing fee paid by trucks, tractors, and buses. Motor... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |