BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6316

SB 6316: Actions against the state

Revising procedures for discovery in actions or proceedings for damages against the state.

Summary

If the state objects to a discovery request, the reasons for the objection must be stated along with instructions on how to legally overcome those based on confidentiality or privilege. The scope of the bill is limited to pro se parties.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6316), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

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

IntroducedJan 15, 1998
Out of committee
Passed SenateFeb 17, 1998
Passed Housestopped here
Governor
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Prime sponsor: Joseph Zarelli (R-18)
Introduced: January 15, 1998 in the Senate
Last action: March 12, 1998
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: SB 6316, SSB 6316

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 17, 1998

Version voted on: SSB 6316

36 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	10	13	0	0
Republican	26	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (36)

Nay (13)

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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.

SB 6316 in other sessions

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

SB 6316 (2025–26) Homestead exemption · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6316 (2023–24) SR 520 corridor · Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2024
SB 6316 (2019–20) Law enf./num. of citations · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6316 (2017–18) Water availability evidence · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6316 (2015–16) Disaster area financing · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6316 (2013–14) Nonprofit arts org licenses · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6316 (2011–12) DFW law enforcement vehicles · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6316 (2009–10) Law enforcemnt & corrections · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

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