BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 2845

HB 2845: False claims against governm

Enacting the Washington state false claims act.

Summary

Mirroring the federal False Claims Act, HB 2845 would encourage the reporting, investigation, and prosecution of false claims made against state government. Any person who knowingly causes a false claim to be presented to a governmental entity which causes over $1,000 worth of damage (a "wrongful act"), may be liable for a civil penalty of $5,000 to $10,000, treble damages, and costs.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2845), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

IntroducedJan 21, 1998
Out of committee
Passed HouseFeb 13, 1998
Passed Senatestopped here
Governor
Law

Prime sponsor: Dow Constantine (D-34)
Introduced: January 21, 1998 in the House
Last action: March 12, 1998
Companion bill: SB 6365
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 2845, SHB 2845, E2SHB 2845

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 13, 1998

Version voted on: SHB 2845

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	41	0	0	0
Republican	57	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (98)

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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.

HB 2845 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2845 (2019–20) Pistols/females under 21 · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2845 (2017–18) Marijuana odor task force · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2845 (2015–16) Prevailing wage law recovery · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2845 (2009–10) Privatizing sale of liquor · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2845 (2007–08) Revenue sources for highways · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2845 (2005–06) Water for fire sprinklers · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2845 (2003–04) Local government liability · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2845 (2001–02) Utilities & trans commission · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

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