BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

SB 5858: Recovery of court costs

Changing rules for recovery of court costs.

Summary

Parties that prevail, or substantially prevail, in any action, except actions concerning domestic relations law, are entitled to collect costs and disbursements from the losing party or parties. Costs payable to the prevailing party include reasonable attorneys' fees.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5858), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to recovery of court costs;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5858 (2025–26) Pupil transp. safety net · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5858 (2023–24) Property distrib./divorce · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5858 (2021–22) Education/parent rights · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5858 (2019–20) Military dept. state service · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5858 (2017–18) Prof. certification/teachers · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5858 (2015–16) Cannabis & econ devel comm. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5858 (2013–14) Ferry vessel construction · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5858 (2011–12) Fish & wildlife-owned land · Did not pass · died in committee