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BILL · 2001–02 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6409

SB 6409: Construction defect claims

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

Summary

  • $ Provides that the builder of a residence must be given an opportunity to cure a construction defect before a lawsuit may be filed against the builder.
  • $ 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 a defect.
  • $ Provides that before a condominium or homeowners' association may sue a builder, the association must notify all its members of the nature of the action and the expected costs of bringing the action.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2002
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2002
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2002
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2002
  4. Passed HouseMar 7, 2002
  5. GovernorApr 2, 2002
  6. LawApr 2, 2002
Prime sponsor
Margarita Prentice (D-11)
Introduced
January 16, 2002 in the Senate
Last action
April 2, 2002
Session law
Chapter 323, Laws of 2002
Companion bill
HB 2565
Versions
SB 6409, SSB 6409

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Margarita Prentice (D-11)

8 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Jim Hargrove D-24Stephen Johnson R-47Dino Rossi R-5Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Senator R-15Georgia Gardner D-42Bill Finkbeiner R-45Patricia Hale R-8

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2002
Version voted on: SSB 6409
41 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 7 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20014
Republican21003
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 7, 2002
Version voted on: SSB 6409
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat48002
Republican45003
How each member voted

Yea (93)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 12, 2002
Version voted on: SSB 6409
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican21003
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 6/13/2002. (SSB 6409)
  2. Chapter 323, 2002 Laws. (SSB 6409)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6409)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6409)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 6409)
  6. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 6409)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 6409)
  8. President signed. (SSB 6409)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (SSB 6409)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6409)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 6409)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6409)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6409)
  14. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6409)
  15. JUDI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 6409)
  16. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (SSB 6409)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 7. (SSB 6409)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6409)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6409)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6409)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 6409)
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6409)
  26. LCF - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6409)
  27. LCF - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Financial Institutions.

SB 6409 in other sessions

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