BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5788

SB 5788: Construction contracts

Concerning construction contracts.

Summary

Designates any clause in a construction contract which prohibits a future claim for damages, due to the failure to submit a claim notice in a particular time frame or in a particular form, as void and unenforceable unless the party seeking to enforce the clause can show material prejudice if the notice provisions are not strictly enforced.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5788), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to construction contracts;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5788)
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5788)
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5788)
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5788)
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 21, 2017Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5788)
Mar 21, 2017Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 17, 2017Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5788)
Feb 17, 2017Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 16, 2017LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5788)
Feb 16, 2017Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5788)
Feb 16, 2017Minority; do not pass.
Feb 16, 2017LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 10, 2017First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

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

SB 5788 (2025–26) Budget savings · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5788 (2023–24) Service animal training · Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2024
SB 5788 (2021–22) Guardianship of minors · Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2022
SB 5788 (2019–20) Local infrastructure funding · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5788 (2015–16) Elder justice centers · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5788 (2013–14) Wastewater discharge fees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5788 (2011–12) Liquor laws · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 119, Laws of 2011
SB 5788 (2009–10) Low-income housing funding · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor