BILL · 2001–02 SESSION
SB 5435: False claims act
Enacting the Washington state false claims act.
Summary
- A claimant who knowingly presents or assists in presenting 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 and actual damages. Under certain conditions, the court may reduce the damages if the wrongdoer cooperates with the investigation.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 23, 2001
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- January 23, 2001 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2002
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to false claims against the government;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)
4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
SB 5435 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5435 (2017–18) Mental health record discl.
- SB 5435 (2015–16) Optional salary deferral
- SB 5435 (2013–14) Storm water compliance
- SB 5435 (2011–12) Peace & reserve officers