SB 6196 - DIGEST

     Provides that members of the public have a right to protect themselves against public hazards and no confidentiality provision may be enforced which conceals information necessary for that protection.

     Authorizes courts to award damages, costs, and attorney fees to a prevailing party.

     Repeals RCW 4.24.600, 4.24.610, 4.24.620, section 4, chapter 17, Laws of 1993, and section 5, chapter 17, Laws of 1993.