Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Darlene Fairley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5157 2007–08 |
Retirement systems deptProvides for the organization of the department of retirement systems. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5165 2007–08 |
Mathematics WASLStudents in the 2008, 2009, and 2010 graduating classes may graduate from high school without earning a CAA or a CIA if they: (1) have not successfully met the mathematics standard on the high school WASL, an approved... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5172 2007–08 |
Service credit/disabilityMembers of LEOFF 2, TRS, SERS, and PSERS who are injured in the course of employment may purchase up to 24 consecutive months of service credit for each TDD period. To receive this service credit, a member must have received... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5173 2007–08 |
Public employment/retireesIn the Teachers' Retirement System, a retired teacher or administrator who satisfies a break in service of at least one month may be employed for up to 867 hours per school year (approximately five months of full-time... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5176 2007–08 |
Portability of retirementDual members, except for those belonging for WSPRS, are allowed to include in their base salary previously excluded forms of payment, such as overtime, as long as the type of payment in question is reportable under both of the... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5177 2007–08 |
Death benefitsEligibility for the $150,000 death benefit payable in the various state retirement systems, the higher education retirement plans, and to state, school district, and higher education employees who do not belong to a state... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5178 2007–08 |
Retirement for judgesRevises the cost to purchase past service under an optional retirement benefit for certain judges. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5181 2007–08 |
ID for signature gatherersIndividuals circulating initiative or referendum petitions must wear an identification tag that prominently displays whether the person is being paid for circulating the petition or if the person is a volunteer signature... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5183 2007–08 |
Student course materialsRequires bookstores affiliated with community and technical colleges to: (l) provide students the option of purchasing unbundled materials; (2) disclose the difference between new and previous editions; (3) promote and... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5194 2007–08 |
Essential public facilitiesA twelve member Joint Task Force on Essential Public Facilities (Task Force) is created. The Task Force must define essential public facilities, develop strategies for determining which communities are adversely impacted,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5196 2007–08 |
Nonpartisan racesNo primary election may be held for the office of justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, judge of the superior court, judge of the district court, or state superintendent of public instruction if, after... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5197 2007–08 |
Sale of firearmsA person is a firearms dealer if that person makes sales, exchanges, or purchases of firearms at a gun show or event. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5226 2007–08 |
Judicial electionsA voluntary pilot program to allow a public campaign funding system is created for candidates for the court of appeals and state supreme court judicial positions. The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) will determine if a... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5233 2007–08 |
Special purpose districtsOriginal bill as referred to committee not considered. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5235 2007–08 |
Mortgage brokersThe business and occupation tax of licensed mortgage broker activities is reduced to 0.484 percent of the gross income of the business. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5241 2007–08 |
Wages for industrial insThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5255 2007–08 |
High school diplomasAuthorizes high school diplomas to be issued to persons who left high school before graduation to serve in the United States armed forces. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5265 2007–08 |
Outdoor education/recreationThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission must establish an outdoor education and recreation grant program, subject to the availability of funds in the outdoor education and recreation account. The program will... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5266 2007–08 |
Juveniles in custodyLaw enforcement officers taking a juvenile into custody must make reasonable attempts to notify a parent, guardian, or custodian that the juvenile is in custody and where the juvenile is being held. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5267 2007–08 |
School dstr capital fundsExpands authorized uses of school district capital projects funds to include application and modernization of technology systems, including ongoing fees for on-line applications, subscriptions or licenses; upgrades and... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5268 2007–08 |
Academic requirementsA review and revision cycle for the EALRs is established, with reporting requirements. Beginning in 2007, and every 10 years after that, the SPI must review, and revise, as necessary, the EALRs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5293 2007–08 |
Dental hygienistCenters where seniors congregate are added to the list of those health care facilities where licensed dental hygienists may be employed or retained and not be under the supervision of a licensed dentist, subject to the same... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5294 2007–08 |
Corporate directorsDirectors of a corporation are authorized to give, within the scope of their duties, due consideration to the social, legal, economic, and environmental effects of their decisions in order to determine what they believe to be... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5335 2007–08 |
Civil marriage equalityDeclares that it is the intent of this act to end discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation in Washington, to ensure that all persons in this state may enjoy the freedom to marry on equal terms, while... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5337 2007–08 |
Fire stationsAuthorizes fire station projects that cost less than ten thousand dollars to proceed without a formal bidding process. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |