BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

HB 2890: Citizen whistleblower act

Adopting the citizen whistleblower act.

Summary

  • Declares that the purpose of this act is to encourage individuals with knowledge of false claims against state government to provide that information to the state and bring civil actions against violators without fear of reprisal or retaliatory action.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2890), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 1996
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Nancy Rust (D-32)
Introduced
January 24, 1996 in the House
Last action
January 24, 1996
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
SB 6455

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Nancy Rust (D-32)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

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HB 2890 in other sessions

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