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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5790

SB 5790: State emplyee whistleblowers

Modifying the state employee whistleblower protection act.

Summary

  • The definition of A improper governmental action @ as well as what does not constitute an A improper governmental action @ are clarified. The following terms are defined: A abuse, @ acting in an arbitrary and capricious manner that adversely affects the accomplishment of an agency function; A misuse, @ an unauthorized waste; and A waste, @ an unnecessary or unreasonable expenditure or use.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5790), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 14, 1997
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob McCaslin (R-4)
Introduced
February 12, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
January 20, 1998
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1995
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5790, SSB 5790

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob McCaslin (R-4)

7 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Karen Fraser D-22Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Julia Patterson D-33Val Stevens R-39Jim Horn R-41Bob Oke R-26R. Lorraine Wojahn D-27

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 14, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5790
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican24002
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5790 in other sessions

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