HB 52

RELATING TO WHISTLEBLOWERS

By Representative(s) TAKUMI

Report Title: Whistleblowers

Description: Increases the limitations period in which to bring a civil action for injunctive relief or damages under the Whistleblower's Protection Act from 90 to 180 days, and increases the maximum fine from $500 to $10,000 for each violation. Also makes violators who are state employees subject to disciplinary proceedings.

 1-20-99        H Introduced and passed First Reading                         
 1-21-99        H Referred to the committees on 1. LAB 2. JHA , referral      
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