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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5665

SB 5665: False claims act

Enacting the Washington state false claims act.

Summary

  • A person who presents, or assists in the presentation of, a false claim that results in losses to a state or local governmental entity of at least $1,000 is liable for a civil penalty of $5,000, treble damages and costs. A governmental entity that has sustained losses as a result of a false claim may bring a civil action, or a private party may initiate an action on the governmental entity's behalf.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5665), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 8, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 17, 1993
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Phil Talmadge (D-34)
Introduced
February 8, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
March 11, 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5665, SSB 5665

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phil Talmadge (D-34)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Margarita Prentice D-11Ray Moore D-36

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 17, 1993
Version voted on: SSB 5665
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28000
Republican21000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

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SB 5665 in other sessions

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