SB 944 – Modifies the civil penalty for violating certain underground facility safety standards

• Sponsor: Schatz
• LR Number: 5899S.01I
• Committee: Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
• Last Action: 1/21/2016 - Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
• Journal Page: S161
• Effective Date: August 28, 2016

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