BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2414: False legislative testimony

Authorizing disciplinary action for state officials and employees who provide false testimony to the legislature.

Summary

Prohibits a state officer or state employee from knowingly representing a materially incorrect fact, statement, claim, or record in giving testimony to a legislative committee. States that disciplinary action for a violation may include termination of employment for a state officer or state employee.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2414), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to disciplinary action for state officials and employees who provide false testimony to the legislature;

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

Jan 8, 2018First reading, referred to State Government, Elections & Information Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Jan 5, 2018Prefiled for introduction.

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

HB 2414 (2025–26) Wildland firefighters/LEOFF · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2414 (2023–24) Hog-tying · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2414 (2019–20) Digital equity · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2414 (2015–16) Bistate bridge project group · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2414 (2013–14) Water conserving appliances · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2414 (2011–12) Surgical technologists · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2414 (2009–10) Criminal street gang activty · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2414 (2007–08) management of mammals · Did not pass · died in committee