BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 6365: False claims against gvrnmnt
Enacting the Washington state false claims act.
Summary
- A person who knowingly presents, or assists in the presentation of, a false claim that results in losses to a state or local governmental entity of at least $1,000 is liable for a civil penalty of at least $5,000, but not more than $10,000, treble damages, attorney fees and costs. Under specified conditions, the court may reduce the damages if the wrongdoer cooperates with the investigation.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6365), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 16, 1998
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- January 16, 1998 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 25, 1998
- Companion bill
- HB 2845
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)
12 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 5 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 6365 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6365 (2019–20) WDFW/payments in lieu of tax
- SB 6365 (2017–18) Substance use/commitment
- SB 6365 (2015–16) Juvenile court decline ages
- SB 6365 (2013–14) Homeless children/education
- SB 6365 (2011–12) Port distr small public wrks
- SB 6365 (2009–10) Motor vehicle emissions exem
- SB 6365 (2007–08) Association health plans
- SB 6365 (2005–06) Weighing & measuring devices