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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5439

SB 5439: False claims against govrnmn

Enacting the Washington state false claims act.

Summary

  • C Allows the state government or a person on behalf of the government to pursue a civil action against a defendant who has knowingly submitted a false claim to the government.
  • C Allocates a portion of the recovery to a person who initiates a civil action on behalf of the government.
  • C Provides A whistle blower @ protection to a person who initiates a civil action on behalf of the government, or aids in an investigation of a false claim.
  • C Prohibits public employees from submitting false claims to the government.

From the Substitute House Bill Analysis (SSB 5439), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 17, 1999
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Adam Kline (D-37)
Introduced
January 22, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
February 25, 2000
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5439, ESSB 5439

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Michael Heavey D-34Pam Roach R-31Jeralita "Jeri" Costa D-38

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 17, 1999
Version voted on: ESSB 5439
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican21001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5439 in other sessions

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