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BILL · 2001–02 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2565

HB 2565: Construction defect claims

Requiring an opportunity for a cure before an action on a construction defect may be filed.

Summary

  • $ Provides that the builder or substantial remodeler of a residence must be given an opportunity to cure a construction defect before a lawsuit may be filed against the builder.
  • $ Provides that the time required for an opportunity to cure a defect extends the period of time otherwise allowed for filing a lawsuit.
  • $ Provides that when filing a suit against a builder, the plaintiff must list the alleged defects and must identify which construction professional is responsible for the defect.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2565), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2002
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2002
  3. Passed HouseFeb 14, 2002
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bill Fromhold (D-49)
Introduced
January 21, 2002 in the House
Last action
March 14, 2002
Companion bill
SB 6409
Versions
HB 2565, ESHB 2565

AN ACT Relating to construction defect claims asserting property loss and damage;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Fromhold (D-49)

13 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Brad Benson R-6Mark Miloscia D-30Dave Quall D-40Mike Carrell R-28William "Ike" Eickmeyer D-35Dave Morell R-25Kelly Barlean R-10Maralyn Chase D-32Phil Rockefeller D-23Patricia Lantz D-26Geoff Simpson D-47Lynn Kessler D-24Kathy Haigh D-35

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2002
Version voted on: ESHB 2565
97 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49100
Republican48000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Nay (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 2565)
  2. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2565)
  3. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 2565)
  4. LCF - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2565)
  5. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2565)
  6. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Financial Institutions. (ESHB 2565)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2565)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2565)
  9. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2565)
  10. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2565)
  11. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2565)
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  14. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 2565)
  15. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2565)
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  18. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2565)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2565)
  20. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  21. Minority; without recommendation.
  22. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 2565 in other sessions

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