BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 6159: Counties/independent counsel

Concerning the appointment of independent counsel by counties when the county prosecuting attorney is accused of wrongdoing.

Summary

Authorizes a county legislative authority to request the attorney general to determine whether appointment of an outside attorney or counsel may be appropriate if a county prosecuting attorney is accused of criminal or civil wrongdoing or potential or actual ethical violations.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the appointment of independent counsel by counties to serve the public interest;

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 6159 (2025–26) Public hospitals · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6159 (2023–24) Superintendent/task forces · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6159 (2019–20) Controlled substances · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6159 (2017–18) Ugrd storage tank prg reauth · Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2018
SB 6159 (2013–14) Alcohol regulation · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6159 (2011–12) Dispute resolution/B&O tax · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 2012
SB 6159 (2009–10) Taxation of moist snuff · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6159 (2007–08) Natural resources T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee