5180 AMH POLL CLOD 099

SB 5180 - H AMD 922

By Representative Pollet

WITHDRAWN 03/08/2016

    On page 8, line 29, after "section," insert "and subject to subsection (8) of this section,"

    On page 9, line 13, after "subsidiaries," insert "with the office of the attorney general for purposes of investigating any consumer protection or antitrust action,"

    On page 10, after line 10, insert the following:

    "(8) Documents, materials, or information that the commissioner concurs with pursuant to RCW 42.56.400(24) are presumed confidential, privileged, and exempt from disclosure.  However, this presumption may be challenged and overcome in a show cause hearing pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW, in any civil proceeding in which records are sought and in which disclosure may serve the public interest, or in any other proceeding."

EFFECT:   Provides that the commissioner may share documents, materials, and other information with the office of the attorney general investigating any consumer protection or antitrust action, in addition to the other agencies.

Provides that documents, materials, or information that the commissioner concurs with pursuant to RCW 42.56.400(24) are presumed confidential, privileged, and exempt from disclosure.  However, this presumption may be challenged and overcome in a show cause hearing pursuant to the chapter 42.56 RCW, in any civil proceeding in which records are sought and in which disclosure may serve the public interest, or in any other proceeding.

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