BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5058: Nongovernment parties/claims

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

Summary

Provides interim attorney fees and costs during any action, suit, or judicial review if a government agency knowingly acts contrary to law.
Allows a nongovernment party to move for interim attorneys' fees, which must be heard and decided before other proceedings in the case.
Requires the nongovernment party to bear the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the government party knowingly acted contrary to law.
Awards interim attorney fees and costs in an amount adequate to finance the nongovernment party's claim.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5058), 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 interim attorneys' fees to nongovernment parties under certain claims;

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 5058 (2025–26) Recycling rates · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5058 (2023–24) Multiunit res. buildings · Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2023
SB 5058 (2021–22) Natural resources accounts · Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2021
SB 5058 (2019–20) Call center relocation · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5058 (2015–16) Finan. fraud, identity theft · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5058 (2013–14) Assault of an officer · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5058 (2011–12) Receiverships · Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2011
SB 5058 (2009–10) Pilot vessel amnesty program · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor