BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1671

HB 1671: Public works contrct actions

Eliminating a maximum amount threshold for pleadings in actions arising from public works contracts.

Summary

  • $ Makes all disputes involving public works contracts subject to the offer-of-settlement law.
  • C Allows the prevailing party in such disputes to recover reasonable attorney fees.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1671), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1999
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 5, 1999
  4. Passed SenateApr 8, 1999
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 23, 1999
Prime sponsor
Dow Constantine (D-34)
Introduced
February 2, 1999 in the House
Last action
April 23, 1999
Session law
Chapter 107, Laws of 1999
Companion bill
SB 5764
Versions
HB 1671, SHB 1671

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 5, 1999
Version voted on: SHB 1671
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat48001
Republican49000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 8, 1999
Version voted on: SHB 1671
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25002
Republican22000
How each member voted

History

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HB 1671 in other sessions

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