SB 944 - Schatz, Dave
Modifies the civil penalty for violating certain underground facility safety standards
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5899S.01I
Title
SB 944
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2016
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 944 - Currently, any person who violates certain provisions of the Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention Act or who willfully damages underground facilities is liable for a civil penalty of up to $10,000. Under this act, the civil penalty for such a violation is $50,000.
This act is identical to HB 2509 (2016) and a provision contained in SB 491 (2015).
KAYLA HAHN