Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Darlene Fairley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5930 1995–96 |
Minimum retirement benefitsRetired members of the Washington State Patrol system receive a minimum benefit of $500 per month. Surviving spouses receive a monthly minimum benefit which is the greater of $500 or $23 per year of service. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5935 1995–96 |
Health care consumer protctnThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5973 1995–96 |
Manufactrng/processng tax exDoes not require the deferred taxes to be repaid unless the investment project is used for other purposes. Repeals RCW 82.61.020, 82.61.040, 82.63.040, and 82.63.050. Requires an assessment of the results of the tax deferrals... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5974 1995–96 |
Crane operatorsEstablishes a licensing procedure for all crane and hoist operators engaged in the construction industry. Designates the requirements for a class I, II, and III license. Creates a crane operators administration account. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5981 1995–96 |
Health care/confined personsHealth care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, certified health plans, disability insurers, and group and blanket disability insurers are prohibited from denying, refusing to issue or renew, and otherwise... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6021 1995–96 |
Drugs/health care authorityRequires health care entities to keep readily available a suitable record of drugs, which shall preserve for a period of not less than two years the record of every drug used at such health care entity. Requires health care... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6022 1995–96 |
Health care/elected officalsProvides that health care benefits of persons holding elected office shall be equivalent to that provided by the basic health plan on January 1, 1996, and may not be supplemented in any manner. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6023 1995–96 |
Interest on funds and accntsEighty percent of interest earnings on transportation-related accounts remain in those accounts, rather than being transferred to the general fund-state to be spent for general government purposes. This restores the law as it... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6047 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exA sales and use tax exemption is provided for over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins, naturopathic medicines, eyeglasses, prescribed durable medical equipment, adult incontinent pads and pants, and the following medical... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6080 1995–96 |
Unorganized militiaRepeals RCW 38.08.050. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6136 1995–96 |
Elections on public moneysRequires elections on matters concerning public moneys to be held at general elections. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6164 1995–96 |
Annexation by petitionIf 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 8, 1996 |
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5555 1995–96 |
Massage services taxationMassage services are removed from the definition of retail sale. As a result of this change, these activities are no longer subject to the retail sales tax. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5201 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. Sales Tax Exemption . Sales of new and replacement machinery and equipment used directly in a... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 8, 1995 |
| SB 5652 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudConviction for specified unlawful practices constituting welfare fraud, whether or not resulting in imprisonment, is a bar to receiving public assistance for a flexible period of time to be determined by the court. The minimum... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5854 1995–96 |
Women's health careHealth services provided under a certified health plan, a health care service contractor, a disability insurer, a health maintenance organization, or by a provider network must identify obstetricians and gynecologists,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5873 1995–96 |
Handicapped parking violatnsAny person who parks an unauthorized vehicle in a parking place reserved for disabled persons is subject to a monetary penalty of $250, plus any additional public safety and education assessments imposed by the court. The same... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 6037 1995–96 |
Independent regultry affairsThe Washington Independent Regulatory Review Commission (WIRRC) is created. The commission consists of five part-time members, one appointed by each of the four largest caucuses in the Legislature, and one appointed by the Governor. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5365 1995–96 |
Uniform disciplinary actHealth care boards and commissions are required to adopt consistent procedures for all disciplinary procedures under the UDA. The secretary must establish time periods for each step in the discipline process including... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5326 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationSex offenders under the jurisdiction of the United States probation service or convicted under the laws of a foreign country are required to register with the county sheriff in the offender's county of residence. Whenever any... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5443 1995–96 |
Property tax hearingsA taxing district, other than the state, that collects regular levies must hold a public hearing, not earlier than July 1 and not later than September 30 on revenue sources for the taxing districts following year's operating... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5084 1995–96 |
Commute trip reductionThe Director of the Department of General Administration may unilaterally establish equitable and consistent parking fees, which must be deposited into the state vehicle parking account, previously named the capitol vehicle... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5308 1995–96 |
Health professional examintnBoards and/or examining committees for the following professions are able to use national or regional exams: chiropractic, dispensing optician, optometry, dental hygiene, Board of Pharmacy (pharmacy assistants), physical... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5039 1995–96 |
Luring minors/dev disabledThe crime of luring is redefined to include luring a minor or developmentally disabled person into any area that is obscured from or inaccessible to the public. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |