BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2748: Payment of attorneys' fees

Concerning the payment of attorneys' fees to nongovernment parties under certain claims.

Summary

Provides that, in an action brought by a nongovernment party for judicial review of an administrative action, the court must award costs and attorneys' fees to the nongovernment party if there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that a government party has knowingly acted contrary to law.

From the House Bill Analysis 2016 (HB 2748), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the payment of attorneys' fees to nongovernment parties under certain claims;

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

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 20, 2016First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

HB 2748 (2025–26) Primary care preceptorships · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2748 (2019–20) Parking cash out programs · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2748 (2017–18) Learning assistance program · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2748 (2013–14) Fees assessed by dept. of ag · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2748 (2011–12) Ferry and flood districts · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2748 (2009–10) Public port association dues · Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2010
HB 2748 (2007–08) Dental quality commission · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2748 (2005–06) Criminal investigations · Did not pass · died in committee