BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 6407

SB 6407: Construction contracts

Providing for awards in construction contract actions.

Summary

  • The prevailing party in an action arising out of a construction contract with a public owner is entitled to an award of attorneys' fees, costs, and interest. "Prevailing party" is defined as the party in whose favor final judgment is rendered. "Public owner" means the state, a municipality, or other public body. "Costs" means reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the prosecution or defense of the action.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1992
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 1992
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 18, 1992
  4. Passed HouseMar 5, 1992
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 1, 1992
Prime sponsor
Ken Madsen (D-2)
Introduced
January 29, 1992 in the Senate
Last action
April 1, 1992
Session law
Chapter 171, Laws of 1992
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ken Madsen (D-2)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 18, 1992
Version voted on: ESB 6407
47 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22200
Republican25000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 5, 1992
Version voted on: ESB 6407
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

House · Final Passage

March 11, 1992
Version voted on: ESB 6407
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1992
Version voted on: ESB 6407
47 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican24010
How each member voted

History

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SB 6407 in other sessions

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