1965-S2 AMH GRAH SMIL 239

2SHB 1965 - H AMD 1426

By Representative Graham

On page 3, line 5, after "(6)" insert "No qui tam action may be brought under this chapter if substantially the same allegations or transactions as alleged in the written notice required under section 5(1) of this act were publicly disclosed: (a) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding in which the agency or an aggrieved employee is a party; (b) in a legislative, agency, attorney general, or other state report, hearing, audit, or investigation; or (c) from a media outlet of any kind, unless the person bringing the action is an original source of the information.

(7)"

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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