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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5531

SB 5531: Consumer protection act

Modifying provisions relating to consumer protection act violations.

Summary

  • Changes the maximum amount of treble damages allowed in a Consumer Protection Act (CPA) claim to $25,000.
  • Changes the manner in which a claimant in a private CPA action can establish that the act or practice is injurious to the public interest.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5531), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 25, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 6, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 8, 2009
  5. GovernorMay 6, 2009
  6. LawMay 6, 2009
Prime sponsor
Debbie Regala (D-27)
Introduced
January 26, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
May 6, 2009
Session law
Chapter 371, Laws of 2009
Companion bill
HB 1683
Versions
SB 5531, SSB 5531

AN ACT Relating to modifying provisions relating to consumer protection act violations;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Debbie Regala (D-27)

8 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Karen Keiser D-33Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Claudia Kauffman D-47Adam Kline D-37Eric Oemig D-45Craig Pridemore D-49Rodney Tom D-48Rosa Franklin D-29

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5531
28 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26203
Republican21501
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 8, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5531
59 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58400
Republican13500
How each member voted

Yea (59)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 19, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5531
29 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28201
Republican11502
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/26/2009. (SSB 5531)
  2. Chapter 371, 2009 Laws. (SSB 5531)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5531)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5531)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5531)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5531)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 29; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5531)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5531)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5531)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5531)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5531)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5531)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5531)
  14. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5531)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5531)
  16. JUDI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5531)
  17. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (SSB 5531)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 5531)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5531)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5531)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5531)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5531)
  25. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5531)
  27. LCCP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5531)
  28. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5531)
  29. Minority; do not pass.
  30. LCCP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  32. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5531 in other sessions

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