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WA SB5469

WA SB5469
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
03/02/2021
In Committee
03/02/2021
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 violations of any activity or condition regulated under the emergency proclamations issued in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the bill prohibits state and local agencies from imposing civil penalties for such violations, and rescinds any existing civil penalties, including interest or late fees, that have been imposed. The bill applies retroactively to all past violations, and takes effect immediately.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

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

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