BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6161
SB 6161: Tree, timber or shrub damage
Authorizing payment of attorneys' fees and costs in actions for damages to trees, timber, or shrubs.
Summary
- In addition to existing remedies, a person whose trees and shrubs are wrongfully cut or damaged may also collect attorney's fees and costs. Damages may be awarded if a person diminishes the value of another person's trees without legal authority.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6161), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 8, 1996
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Karen Fraser (D-22)
- Introduced
- January 8, 1996 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 21, 1996
- Companion bill
- HB 2434
- Versions
- SB 6161, SSB 6161
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Karen Fraser (D-22)
12 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 6161 in other sessions
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