Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Darlene Fairley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6653 1997–98 |
Domstc violnc privilgd commuQuestioning of a domestic violence victim advocate as to communications with the victim, without the victim's consent, is prohibited. The term "domestic violence victims advocate" is defined. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6661 1997–98 |
Salmon restoration fundingDeclares that it is the purpose of this act to allocate state funding from existing programs and appropriations for the purpose of priority salmon stock recovery, and to make new appropriations for this purpose. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6627 1997–98 |
Emergency medical servc levyRevises provisions relating to property tax levies for emergency medical care and services. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6532 1997–98 |
Hospice care coverageAll state purchased health care that provides coverage for hospice care may not require, as a condition of receiving that care, that a person agree not to receive other covered medical care. Any insurer that provides coverage... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6566 1997–98 |
Mental health parityDeclares an intent to end discrimination in Washington state in the offering of insurance coverage for mental disorders by requiring that health insurers provide coverage for mental health services at parity with medical and... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6576 1997–98 |
End-of-life care actDeclares that a qualified patient has the right to make voluntary and informed choices of care including a request for home care, hospice care, psychological and social counseling, palliative care, as well as a voluntary... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6577 1997–98 |
Minimum wage increaseThe state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.75 for 1999, $6.50 for the year 2000, and for each year thereafter the minimum wage is adjusted for inflation by the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 5124 1997–98 |
Prostitution offensesPersons who have entered into diversion agreements as a result of one of the specified offenses are required to pay an assessment to the prostitution prevention and intervention account. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5476 1997–98 |
Child bicycle safetyBeginning January 1, 1998, it is a traffic infraction: (1) for a person under 16 years of age to operate, ride upon, be transported on or be towed by a bicycle on any public road, path or sidewalk without wearing an approved... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6486 1997–98 |
Managed care consumer protecThe "Managed Care Consumer Protection Act" establishes numerous requirements regarding the structure and operation of managed care plans by health carriers. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6488 1997–98 |
Sex offender residenceAuthorizes any city, town, or county to designate a zone or zones within its jurisdiction within which a sex offender designated as a risk level III sex offender under RCW 4.24.550 whose victim was under the age of eighteen at... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6512 1997–98 |
Part-time employee equityThe Legislature finds there has been a decline in employee benefits and an increase in the number of part-time employees and intends that employers provide part-time employees benefits comparable to those provided full-time... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6520 1997–98 |
Watershed plan local fundingAuthority is granted to any county that is participating in the development of a comprehensive watershed plan or salmon recovery plan to create a coordinated water resources program. The program establishes funding from county... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6521 1997–98 |
DOT noise wall retrofit projProvides that, for purposes of funding noise wall retrofit projects, in each fiscal year the department of transportation shall expend, as a minimum, a sum equal to five-tenths of one percent of all funds, both state and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6522 1997–98 |
Maternity care coverageEvery policy issued by a health carrier that provides hospital, surgical, or medical coverage must provide coverage for maternity care under the same terms and conditions that coverage is provided for illness or disease.... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6404 1997–98 |
Delivery truck backup alertsSmall delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative rules for equipment... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6405 1997–98 |
Outpatient mental health srvIn performing a utilization review or audit of outpatient mental health services, the person performing the review or audit may access only information related to the symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment plans relevant to the... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6419 1997–98 |
Food stamps electronic transStatutory references to "food stamps" are amended to include references to "food stamp benefits transferred electronically." | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6424 1997–98 |
Child communty faclty placmnThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a process for community involvement in the siting of JRA group homes through mandated public hearings. This process generally follows the siting process for... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6428 1997–98 |
Noise health effects studyDeclares an intent to authorize a comprehensive review of current research studies on the health effects of noise and a review of current state and local noise programs in order to provide greater understanding of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6446 1997–98 |
Health care fundingProvides that a tax is imposed at the rate of 1.0 percent on all taxable income of each person for each taxable year. Provides for taxable income modifications. Provides that partnerships, S corporations, and limited liability... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6463 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax creditProvides that a tax credit equal to thirty-five dollars shall be deducted from the amount of taxes owed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) on a personal-use motor vehicle. The credit may not exceed the amount of tax that would... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6478 1997–98 |
School educational foundatnsDirects the department of community, trade, and economic development to enter into a contract with one or more organizations or individuals to provide support, guidance, training, and technical assistance to individuals and... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6366 1997–98 |
Tobacco/public funds invstmnProvides that, on or after January 1, 1999, the state investment board shall not make additional or new investments of public pension and retirement funds in the stocks, bonds, securities, or other evidence of indebtedness or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6368 1997–98 |
DUI vehicle impoundmentProvides for impoundment and forfeiture of vehicles operated by persons driving a vehicle or in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |