BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

SB 5147: Dispute resolution protction

Protecting alternative dispute resolution processes and mediators and arbitrators from legal action.

Summary

  • When parties to a dispute have a written agreement to mediate, or a court has ordered mediation, any materials submitted or communications made in connection with the mediation are privileged and not subject to disclosure in subsequent legal proceedings.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5147), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 18, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 18, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 21, 1991
Prime sponsor
Gary Nelson (R-21)
Introduced
January 22, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 21, 1991
Session law
Chapter 321, Laws of 1991

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gary Nelson (R-21)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 18, 1991
Version voted on: SB 5147
47 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23010
Republican24010
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 18, 1991
Version voted on: SB 5147
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

House · Final Passage

April 27, 1991
Version voted on: SB 5147
95 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56020
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Absent (2)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 27, 1991
Version voted on: SB 5147
40 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 9 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20004
Republican20005
How each member voted

History

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SB 5147 in other sessions

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