BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 6428: Public works attorneys' fees

Concerning attorneys' fees on public works contracts.

Summary

Requires the award of attorneys' fees, in disputes arising from public works contracts, to be paid only if the prevailing party recovers more than the amount offered in settlement.

From the Bill Digest (SB 6428), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

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

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

Jan 17, 2018First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.

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

SB 6428 (2019–20) Child abuse/medical eval. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6428 (2015–16) Freight mobility bd. funding · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6428 (2013–14) Heavy civil construction · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6428 (2011–12) Direct patient-provider care · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6428 (2009–10) Investigative agency · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6428 (2007–08) Chief for a day program · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6428 (2005–06) Electronic product recycling · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 183, Laws of 2006
SB 6428 (2003–04) Workers' comp health care · Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2004