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WA HB1547

WA HB1547
Declaring an amnesty for all civil penalties imposed on Washington residents and businesses for the violation of any activity or condition regulated under the emergency proclamations issued in direct response to the novel coronavirus COVID-19.


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Introduced
02/26/2021
In Committee
02/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to declaring an amnesty for all civil penalties imposed on Washington residents and businesses for the violation of any activity or condition regulated under the emergency proclamations issued in direct response to the novel coronavirus COVID-19; adding a 5 new section to chapter 43.06 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill declares an amnesty for all civil penalties imposed on Washington residents and businesses for the violation of any activity or condition regulated under the emergency proclamations issued in direct response to the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The bill prohibits state and local agencies from imposing such civil penalties going forward and requires the agencies to rescind any civil penalties previously imposed, including any interest or late fees owed, and return any collected funds to their original owners. The bill applies retroactively to all past violations and goes into effect immediately.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)

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