BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 6840: County prosecutor/city atty
Authorizing county prosecutors and city attorneys to enforce certain provisions of the consumer protection act.
Summary
- County prosecutors and city attorneys may enforce the CPA by bringing a lawsuit on behalf of the residents of their jurisdiction. In a CPA suit brought by a county prosecutor or city attorney, the prevailing party may be awarded attorney's fees and costs.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6840), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 28, 2008
- Out of committeeFeb 6, 2008
- Passed Senatestopped here
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Brian Weinstein (D-41)
- Introduced
- January 28, 2008 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 29, 2008
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to authorizing county prosecutors and city attorneys to enforce certain provisions of the consumer protection act;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Minority; do not pass.
- CPH - Majority; do pass.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Housing.
SB 6840 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6840 (2009–10) Privatizing sale of liquor
- SB 6840 (2005–06) Energy efficiency
- SB 6840 (2001–02) Body art facilities
- SB 6840 (1999–00) Organ donor statements