Senator Darlene Fairley recognized as a strong supporter of open government

OLYMPIA — Sen. Darlene Fairley, D-Lake Forest Park, chair of the Government Operations & Elections Committee, has been recognized as being one of the top sponsors of bills in support of open government.

Every year the Evergreen Freedom Foundation, EFF, puts on “Sunshine Week” (March 16–22) which focuses on the importance of open government. The EFF creates a report card for Washington state legislators and grades them on their support of open government.

“I believe part of my responsibility here is to advance individual liberty and promote accountability within government,” said Fairley.

The bills that Sen. Fairley won her points for supporting were:

• Senate Bill 5420: Requiring public agencies, special purpose districts, and municipalities to post information on public agencies websites
• Senate Bill 5603: Updating public records provisions
• Senate Bill 5672: Requiring special purpose districts and municipalities to post information on public agencies web sites
• Senate Bill 6704: Modifying the notice requirement for special meetings
• Senate Bill 6776: Modifying state whistle blower protection (passed)

This year, grading was on the sponsorships of 36 House bills and 19 Senate bills that directly affected open government laws and policies.

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