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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5333

SB 5333: Public works contracts/COVID

Concerning void and unenforceable clauses in public works contracts related to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic emergency proclamations.

Summary

  • Prohibits clauses in a public works contract from waiving, releasing, or extinguishing the rights of a contractor to damages or an equitable adjustment arising out of a delay in performance caused by the COVID-19 pandemic emergency proclamations.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2021
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeff Holy (R-6)
Introduced
January 22, 2021 in the Senate
Last action
January 10, 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5333, SSB 5333

AN ACT Relating to void and unenforceable clauses in public works contracts related to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic emergency proclamations;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeff Holy (R-6)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Lynda Wilson R-17

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5333)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5333)
  4. Senate Rules "X" file.
  5. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5333)
  6. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  7. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs. (SSB 5333)
  8. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5333)
  9. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5333)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5333)
  11. Minority; do not pass.
  12. Minority; without recommendation.
  13. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs.
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  15. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5333)
  16. Referred to Ways & Means.
  17. LCTA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5333)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5333)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5333)
  20. Minority; without recommendation.
  21. And refer to Ways & Means.
  22. LCTA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs.

SB 5333 in other sessions

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