HB 123 (2013): relative to the limitation of liability for negligence regarding public safety officers.

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HB 123 (2013)

relative to the limitation of liability for negligence regarding public safety officers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Civil Actions
  • Chapter law: 169

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2013. The committee held a work session on January 23, 2013. The committee met in executive session on January 23, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2013. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0102h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0102h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1598s). The committee's amendment (1598s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2013 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1598s (Rep M.Smith)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2013, making it Chapter 169 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 23, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206
  • January 23, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 29, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 30, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 26, 2013, 9:30 AM: hearing, SH 100

Votes

  • February 6, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0102h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1598s — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1598s (Rep M.Smith) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 15, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/15/2013 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • January 23, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/23/2013 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • January 23, 2013: Executive Session: 1/23/2013 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • January 29, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2013 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • January 30, 2013: Executive Session: 1/30/2013 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • January 31, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0102h(NT) for Feb 6 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • January 31, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0102h (New Title)
  • February 6, 2013: Amendment #0102h(NT): AA VV
  • February 6, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0102h(NT): MA VV
  • March 1, 2013: Introduced 2/14 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 26, 2013: Hearing: 3/26/13, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC13
  • May 10, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1598s, 5/23/13; SC21
  • May 23, 2013: Committee Amendment 1598s, AA, VV
  • May 23, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1598s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2013: House Concurs with Senate AM #1598s (Rep M.Smith): MA VV; HJ49, PG.1586
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 6/5/13; HJ49, PG.1654
  • July 2, 2013: Signed by Governor 07/02/2013; Effective 01/01/2014; Chapter 0169

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