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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5063

SB 5063: Award cap on mand. arbitratn

Setting an award cap for mandatory arbitration.

Summary

  • Cases subject to arbitration are all those in which the total value of claims does not exceed $35,000, regardless of the number of claims, plaintiffs, or defendants. Arbitrators who are appointed to conduct mandatory civil arbitrations are immune from civil actions based on the proceedings, except for acts of willful or wanton misconduct.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5063), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 19, 1991
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gary Nelson (R-21)
Introduced
January 17, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1992

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gary Nelson (R-21)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Jeannette Hayner R-16Leo K. Thorsness R-11

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 19, 1991
Version voted on: ESB 5063
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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Senate · Final Passage

February 17, 1992
Version voted on: ESB 5063
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican24001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5063 in other sessions

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