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House passes bill expanding attorney general's civil investigative demands after heavy amendment fight
Summary
After hours of debate and dozens of amendment votes, the Washington House passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5925, expanding the attorney general's authority to issue civil investigative demands (CIDs) for enforcement of certain civil statutes. The bill passed after several narrowing amendments were adopted and opponents warned of overreach.
The Washington House on the floor passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5925 as amended, a measure widening the attorney general's authority to issue written civil investigative demands, or CIDs, to compel documents, answers and testimony in civil enforcement matters.
Supporters said the tool is necessary for efficient state enforcement where federal agencies have pulled back. Representative Farbhar, who spoke in favor on final remarks, said the statutes affected "protect some of our most important laws" and argued the attorney general needs investigative tools to address wage theft, discrimination and…
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