Darlene Fairley
Senator
· Democrat
· District 32
· most recent term 2009–10
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342
Bills as prime sponsor
49
of those became law
1,389
Bills co-sponsored
13,343
Recorded votes
7.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5529 1997–98 |
Landlord rent receiptsA landlord is required, upon request, to provide a written receipt for any payment made by the tenant. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5774 1997–98 |
Appellate pro tempore judgesAuthorization is given for the appointment of certain additional judges as Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges pro tem. The appointments are to be made when necessary for the prompt and orderly administration of justice. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5183 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionA city may, by interlocal agreement, contract with the county to transfer jurisdiction and venue over a defendant held in a county jail outside the city limits to the district court. The same judicial services are provided by... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5254 1997–98 |
Owner liability/recreatn usePublic or private landowners who allow members of the public to use their lands for purposes of skateboarding or other nonmotorized wheel based activities, hang gliding, or paragliding are not liable for unintentional injuries... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 6129 1995–96 |
Mental health servicesHealth carriers may not write contracts which deny enrollees and mental health practitioners the option of independently arranging to continue care, at the enrollee's expense, after the benefits of the contract expire. Health... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6247 1995–96 |
Economic developmentWEDFA may provide nonrecourse revenue bond financing for more than five economic development projects per year if: 1) the bonds finance manufacturing or processing activities; and 2) the total project cost is less than $10 million. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6666 1995–96 |
Nuisance aquatic weedsA committee is established to develop a state lake health plan to address long-term solutions to lake problems. The plan must look at: the science of lake management; an analysis of the federal and state laws pertaining to... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6120 1995–96 |
Maternity services/insuranceAll state purchased health care and all health benefit plans issued or renewed by health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations and commercial insurers which include coverage for maternity services may not... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6257 1995–96 |
Guardian & guardian ad litemThe Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC) is required to develop a comprehensive statewide curriculum for all persons who act as guardians ad litem under the RCW titles pertaining to juveniles and domestic relations... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6684 1995–96 |
Student transportatn serviceThe allocation formula for student transportation is changed. Instead of funding based on the existence of a hazardous walking condition existing for students living within one radius mile of school, funding is based on the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6188 1995–96 |
Sexual assault victim privcyCommunication between a victim of sexual assault and his or her sexual assault advocate is privileged; therefore, a sexual assault advocate may not be examined to provide testimony for or against the victim without the... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6229 1995–96 |
Infant crib safetyThe Legislature finds that the deaths and injuries that result from crib accidents are a public health threat. Any crib that is sold, leased, manufactured or otherwise placed into the stream of commerce must comply with... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6260 1995–96 |
Ride share tax creditThe employers who are eligible to qualify for business and occupation or public utility tax credits for providing financial incentives to employees for ride sharing is expanded from only major employers in the state's eight... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6272 1995–96 |
School emplyee/record checksAll current school employees who have regularly unsupervised access to children and who have not had a background check must begin the process for record checks by June 30, 1997. Employees and school districts cannot be... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6441 1995–96 |
Prescription expiration dateNonresident pharmacies are required to attach a label including the expiration date of the medication to any prescription dispensed in the state of Washington. | John Moyer (R-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| SB 5140 1995–96 |
Drug-free zonesPublicly-owned and publicly-operated civic centers designated by a local governing authority as drug-free zones are added as a new category to the current list of places where the penalties for drug-related crimes are doubled.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5476 1995–96 |
Shared leaveThe provision of the state leave sharing program that allows only certain employees to transfer sick leave is removed. As a result, all state employees are allowed to request the transfer of sick leave, in addition to annual... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5687 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5841 1995–96 |
Personnel system reformCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for Services . Beginning January 1, 1999, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. The decision to contract out is not... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6062 1995–96 |
Making welfare workThe importance of work and accountability is emphasized. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) assesses applicants for and recipients of public assistance to determine their recent work experience and rate of pay. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6121 1995–96 |
Medicare supplement insurancSubsidies are provided to offset premiums for Medicare supplemental insurance policies for individuals with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Additionally, the Health Care Authority is required to design... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6122 1995–96 |
Patient choice/health careThe original bill is stricken and replaced by three requirements of every health carriers, with respect to every health plan delivered, issued for delivery or renewed after January 1, 1997. The first requirement is that a... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6130 1995–96 |
Adult cabarets and theatersA new chapter is created for the regulation of adult entertainment businesses which establishes standards of conduct for employees, entertainers and customers of adult cabarets and adult theaters. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6131 1995–96 |
Sexually explicit film/videoA cause of action is created against any person who coerces another into performing sexually explicit conduct in a film or video. A victim may recover actual damages, punitive damages, attorneys' fees and court costs, as well... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6132 1995–96 |
Campaign financing disclosurThe campaign financing provisions do not apply to election campaigns for an office in a political subdivision which does not encompass a whole county and contains fewer than 1,000 registered voters. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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