BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2852

HB 2852: Public works attorneys' fees

Concerning attorneys' fees on public works contracts.

Summary

  • Makes statutory provisions relating to attorneys' fees the exclusive remedy for the recovery of attorneys' fees in cases arising from public works contracts.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2852), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2018
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2018
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Paul Graves (R-5)
Introduced
January 18, 2018 in the House
Last action
February 19, 2018
Companion bill
SB 6428
Versions
HB 2852, SHB 2852

AN ACT Relating to attorneys' fees on public works contracts;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Paul Graves (R-5)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 2852)
  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  3. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2852)
  4. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2852)
  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  7. CB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2852)
  8. CB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  9. First reading, referred to Capital Budget (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2852 in other sessions

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