Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Darlene Fairley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6458 1995–96 |
Minimum hourly wageEffective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.30 per hour. The minimum wage for those under 18 continues to be established by the Department of Labor and Industries. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6493 1995–96 |
Consumer health informationAll health care payors subject to the jurisdiction of the state of Washington must disclose information about their health plans to plan enrollees or prospective enrollees upon request. The information must be easily... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6559 1995–96 |
State-wide benchmarks systemThe Legislature recognizes the importance of measuring progress towards achieving sustainable economic, environmental and human resource development goals. A feasibility study is authorized, to be completed by the UW's... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6560 1995–96 |
Well constructionThe authority to delegate elements of the water well program is extended to June 30, 2000. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: It is clarified that Ecology may only delegate authority in accordance with the water well... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6697 1995–96 |
AFDC income exclusionsThe earned income of a dependent child participating in a paid, work-based learning experience through the public school system, as part of a vocational technical education skill training program, is disregarded in determining... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6700 1995–96 |
Restoring physical functionDisability insurers, group disability insurers, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations must provide coverage for male erectile physical dysfunction which results from disease, illness, or injury,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6353 1995–96 |
Health insurance accessOn January 1, 1997, every member of the high risk pool (health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, and health insurers, with limited exceptions) who offers or provides group health insurance must... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| SB 6578 1995–96 |
Unemploy comp/unfair laborWorkers involved in a strike or lockout are eligible to receive unemployment benefits if the labor dispute is determined by a sitting judge to be due to an employer's unfair labor practice. Overpayments are not assessed by the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| SB 6771 1995–96 |
Marine waters protectionProvides for a marine waters protection account. Renames the office of marine safety to the integrated oil spill prevention and response program. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6772 1995–96 |
Marine waters protectionAmends RCW 82.23B.020 and 82.23B.030 relating to taxes for marine protection. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6770 1995–96 |
Streamside buffers/habitatsFinds that: (1) Streamside buffers are essential for the protection and restoration of salmonid and shellfish habitat, fisheries resources, and water quality; (2) in their natural state, streamside buffers provide many... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| SB 6240 1995–96 |
Osteoporosis health coverageAll insurers that provide hospital, medical or surgical coverage are required to cover osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. They are also required to use current education materials to increase patient... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6256 1995–96 |
Trauma care service fundingA minimum of $5 million annually is set aside from the state's general fund account to provide financial assistance to designated trauma care services for the complex trauma care they provide to patients without financial... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6328 1995–96 |
Sex offender sentencingThe definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include an offender who has two separate convictions for a most serious offense that is also a sex offense involving a victim who is a minor. Class B felonies that are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6643 1995–96 |
Health care workplace violncWorkplace violence prevention plans are required, as a condition of on-going licensure and certification, in "all health care settings." The workplace violence prevention plan includes security considerations and policies,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6681 1995–96 |
Dev disabled ombudsmanThe office of Ombudsman Services for Developmentally Disabled Persons is created. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must contract with private, nonprofit organizations to provide ombudsman services... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6762 1995–96 |
Spinal manipulatn/phys thrpyDeletes the prohibition of spinal manipulation by licensed physical therapists. Repeals RCW 18.74.085. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6765 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsOverview: Twenty-seven charter schools may be created in the state with a maximum of three in each educational service district. The stated purpose is to enhance parent and student choices and to promote educational excellence. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6744 1995–96 |
Medicinal marijuanaFinds that there is a need for further research regarding the cultivation, processing, and distribution of medicinal marijuana under strictly controlled circumstances. Declares that the primary issue is to determine the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6737 1995–96 |
Athletic opportnty for girlsIf funding is appropriated, the Washington State Institute for Public Policy must conduct a study of the availability of organized athletic opportunities for girls below the age of 13. The study must include athletic programs... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6724 1995–96 |
Health facilities & servicesRequires the department of health, in cooperation with the house of representatives health care committee, to evaluate the state's future role in identifying and evaluating community needs and capacity for health facilities... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6123 1995–96 |
Basic health plan coverageThe Health Care Authority Administrator is authorized to enroll licensed individuals and employees of care and foster care agencies, nursing homes, adult family homes, supported living situations and boarding homes, their... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6261 1995–96 |
Brownfield revitalizationLegislative findings are made regarding the multiple benefits of the cleanup and reuse of brownfields, as well as the barriers to their expeditious cleanup. The findings also describe the approach being taken in many... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6696 1995–96 |
Annexation notificationIf the legislative body of a city allows the circulation of a direct annexation petition, the legislative body must give notice by mail, within ten working days after acceptance of the proposed annexation, to the owners or... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| SB 6325 1995–96 |
Shoreline economic developmnFindings are made regarding the public/private partnership that is formed between the city of Shoreline, the Shoreline Community College, and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |