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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5566

SB 5566: Construction contract provis

Allowing certain provisions in construction contracts.

Summary

  • An "additional insured" endorsement on a liability insurance policy covering bodily injury or damage to property caused by the procuring general contractor, subcontractor, or specialty contractor is valid and enforceable. Surety insurers who are liable for performance of contractual obligations on contracts covered by insurance policies are exempt from the provisions of this act.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5566), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 19, 1991
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29)
Introduced
February 7, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1992
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29)

7 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Stanley Johnson R-28Brad Owen D-35Larry Vognild D-38Ray Moore D-36Alan Bluechel R-45Scott Barr R-7George Sellar R-12

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 19, 1991
Version voted on: ESB 5566
32 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat81501
Republican24001
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage

February 7, 1992
Version voted on: ESB 5566
31 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat81501
Republican23001
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5566 in other sessions

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