WA People
BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

SB 6398: Medical malpractice atty fee

Limiting attorneys' contingent fees in medical malpractice.

Summary

  • Limits attorneys' contingent fees in medical malpractice suits.

From the Bill Digest (SB 6398), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 1992
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
James West (R-6)
Introduced
January 28, 1992 in the Senate
Last action
January 28, 1992

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: James West (R-6)

12 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 11 Republicans)

A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen D-29Gary Nelson R-21Linda Smith R-18Cliff Bailey R-39Ellen Craswell R-23Scott Barr R-7Alan Bluechel R-45Jack Metcalf R-10Bob Oke R-26Gerald "Jerry" Saling R-5E. G. "Pat" Patterson R-9Leo K. Thorsness R-11

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 6398 in other sessions

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