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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 6286: Attorney general powers

Revising the statutory powers of the attorney general.

Summary

  • It is clarified that the AG, having only those powers granted by statute, must appear for and represent the state in all cases in which the state is interested when a statute gives the AG authority over the subject matter or when requested to do so by a state officer with authority over the subject matter.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6286), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2012
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Adam Kline (D-37)
Introduced
January 16, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to attorney general powers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Karen Keiser D-33Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Karen Fraser D-22

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 6286 in other sessions

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