Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Darlene Fairley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5557 1997–98 |
Private businss/state moneysLegislative intent emphasizes the importance of ensuring that public assistance to businesses creates a net increase in jobs within the state. Assistance to businesses include grants, loans, bonds, and tax deferrals. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5558 1997–98 |
Workers' comp appeal reconsiA worker's temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits must continue while the order granting such benefits is being reconsidered, subject to repayment or recoupment of the benefits. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5589 1997–98 |
Medicare supplemental insurFor the first year that a Medicare beneficiary is enrolled in a Medicare managed care plan, the beneficiary is permitted to transfer to a Medicare supplemental insurance plan without regard to insurability. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5591 1997–98 |
Small business innovationDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to federal funds expended for research and technology distributed to small businesses under the federal small business innovation research program. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5597 1997–98 |
Juvenile justice systemDeclares an intent: (1) To help eliminate the underlying causes of the offenders' criminal behavior and to ensure public safety; (2) provide for a progression of interventions and consequences for delinquent behavior,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5614 1997–98 |
Environmental healthThe contents of the PHIP are expanded to include a summary of federal, state and local data sources related to personal and environmental health, and recommendations to improve interagency coordination and increased public... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5625 1997–98 |
Health care quality protectnAll health care facilities as defined in RCW 48.43.005 and all health carriers, as defined in the act, must permit the treating health care provider, as defined in the act, to make all decisions regarding patient care. Covered... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5632 1997–98 |
Marine waters/salmon habitatProvides for the protection of the marine environment and associated ecosystems through oil spill prevention, the protection, conservation, and enhancement of marine waters and of salmon habitat, and a ban on off-shore oil... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5665 1997–98 |
Mental health utilizationIf a health maintenance organization, a health care service contractor, a disability insurer, a health plan operating under the state Health Care Authority, or the state high risk pool offers coverage for outpatient mental... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5675 1997–98 |
Medical rehab services/insurThe list of health services which must be included in the Basic Health Plan is expanded to include medical rehabilitation services in all settings. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5696 1997–98 |
Judicial conduct commissionAny member of the commission is disqualified from participating in commission proceedings if he or she participates in the investigation or initial proceedings, or gains factual knowledge regarding an incident before the date... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5700 1997–98 |
Family leaveIn addition to existing family leave entitlements under state law, an employee is entitled to 24 hours of leave during any 12-month period to: (1) participate in K-12 activities directly related to the educational advancement... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5712 1997–98 |
Maternity care access systemProvides that the department shall phase in the coverage of children under the revised federal maternity care access waiver by providing services to children up to age one within twelve months of the effective date of this... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5716 1997–98 |
Employment discriminationProhibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5726 1997–98 |
NaturopathsRevises RCW 18.135.020 to include a naturopath as a health care practitioner for certain purposes. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5756 1997–98 |
Food sanitation and safetyDeclares that an employee may be granted a renewal permit that is valid for five years from the date of issuance if the employee demonstrates that he or she has obtained additional food safety training prior to renewal of the permit. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5772 1997–98 |
Computers & community progrmProvides that, to the extent funds are appropriated, grants shall be provided to school districts to distribute to schools to develop and implement weekend, evening, or summer technology programs for community members. Makes... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5805 1997–98 |
Office of marine safetyRevises provisions relating to the functions and responsibilities of the office of marine safety. Repeals provisions of the 1995 transportation budget and of chapter 200, Laws of 1991 which transferred the functions of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5814 1997–98 |
Firearm safe storageProvides that, except as otherwise provided in this act, a person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5834 1997–98 |
Disabled persons opportunitiThe Office of Minority and Women = s Business Enterprises must conduct a study to evaluate the problems encountered by disabled business owners, and recommend solutions on how to serve such businesses under the agency = s... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5840 1997–98 |
Military service creditRevises RCW 41.40.710 to authorize service credit for military service. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5852 1997–98 |
Support order modificationAuthorizes the court to require payment of attorneys' fees and may dismiss the petition without prejudice if a party fails to provide information required under this section. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5879 1997–98 |
Sports stadium expendituresKing County may not issue bonds to acquire and operate a baseball stadium, if those bonds are retired with special stadium taxes, unless the issuance of the bonds is approved by a majority of the voters of the county. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5909 1997–98 |
Unused highway land leasesThe Department of Transportation is required, within 30 days of an application for lease for department property, to post a notice at the lease site, provide notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the area and to... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5951 1997–98 |
Organ donor medalA Washington State Organ Donor Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. The organ donor is defined as an individual who makes a... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |