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 5394 1995–96 |
Publ employee health insurncWith some exceptions and under certain conditions, retired or disabled local government employees not covered by the state Health Care Authority must be allowed to continue participation in their employer's health insurance... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5412 1995–96 |
Daycare employees subsidyThe Department of Social and Health Services must establish a wage ladder for employees of licensed, nonprofit child care centers that have no religious affiliation. Child care centers are required to increase an employee's... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5414 1995–96 |
Temp employees/health careRevises the definition of employee under state health care authority to include long-term temporary employees. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5415 1995–96 |
Roadside rest areas accommodPermits a disabled person to be accompanied in the restroom by his or her attendant, who may be a person of the opposite gender. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5424 1995–96 |
Driving records/insurers useA new section is added to the Insurance Code which allows the Insurance Commissioner to disallow the use of driving abstracts by insurers when it is not determined that an insured is at fault. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5425 1995–96 |
Totaled vehicle/replacementInsurance companies must make a good faith effort to provide a replacement vehicle to a third party claimant whose vehicle is a total loss. The vehicle should be available from the date of loss and end within ten days after a... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5426 1995–96 |
Auto insurance/ageInsurers who consider age a factor when computing private passenger automobile insurance rates may not increase a premium based on a driver's advancing age more than 5 percent per year. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5427 1995–96 |
Property & casualty insurnceInsurance policies which cover homeowners' insurance, dwelling fire insurance on one to four family units, or individual fire insurance dwelling contents, or personal auto insurance, must be simplified, taking into... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5428 1995–96 |
Auto insurance terminationWhen an insurer declines to issue a policy, it must state, in writing, its reasons for doing so. Declination includes offering coverage with a company other than the one requested or offering coverage or rates substantially... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5438 1995–96 |
Insurer holding company actA Holding Company Act is created for health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations. A business is required to obtain prior approval from the office of the Insurance Commissioner in order to acquire a... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5483 1995–96 |
Publ telecommunicatn accessState agencies must implement strategies for providing public access to agency records in electronic form, in conformance with principles of government openness. Agencies must provide the public with notice and opportunity to... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5502 1995–96 |
Service & delivery vehiclesThe Department of Licensing, Traffic Safety Commission, Washington State Patrol and other organizations, as determined by the Senate Transportation Committee, are directed to distribute information on the use of an additional... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5513 1995–96 |
Lost horse ownershipThe director may cause an animal that is impounded as a public nuisance to be sold at either a public livestock market sale or other public sale. This bill applies retroactively as of December 1, 1994. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5547 1995–96 |
Animals at largeAuthorizes the person to retain the animal if it has no brand or tatoo, if the person submits a written request to retain the animal, if he or she agrees to return the animal to the rightful owner without compensation, and if... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5549 1995–96 |
Loaded firearm/child accessProvides that it is a misdemeanor offense to fail to store a firearm in the required manner. Provides that it is a class C felony to fail to store a firearm in the required manner if a child obtains a firearm and uses it to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5556 1995–96 |
Massage practitnr/prostitutnThe Secretary of Health is given authority to immediately revoke the license of a massage practitioner for eight years upon a finding that the license holder is convicted of prostitution or an equivalent local ordinance.... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5589 1995–96 |
Minimum wageEffective January 1, 1996, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.25 per hour. Effective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.43 per hour. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5596 1995–96 |
Physician aid in dyingA statutory right is created for a mentally competent terminally ill adult to ask a physician for medication to assist in dying. The patient makes a voluntary, revocable written or videotaped request for such assistance,... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5600 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdIncludes "sexual orientation" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5601 1995–96 |
Human rights comm/gendr idenIncludes "gender identity" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal or... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5622 1995–96 |
Long-term care servicesThe legislation intends to expand and promote home and community long-term care services as less costly and preferred alternatives to institutional care. It is also intended that individuals become responsible for the cost of... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5639 1995–96 |
World languages instructionAlternative certification is available through the State Board of Education for individuals who demonstrate fluency in a language other than English and who are knowledgeable in the culture and history of other countries. Such... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5640 1995–96 |
Foreign language competencyAfter May 1, 1999, before receiving a baccalaureate degree from a public institution of higher education, a student shall demonstrate competency in at least one world language in addition to English. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5641 1995–96 |
World languages instructionThe Superintendent of Public Instruction, with the Commission on Student Learning, must conduct a study on instruction in world languages in the public schools, by January 1, 1996. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5643 1995–96 |
Sister country relationshipsThe Legislature recognizes the importance of educational, cultural, and business exchange programs in developing mutually beneficial relationships between Washington State and other countries. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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