SB 421 (2016): relative to liability of governmental units.

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SB 421 (2016)

relative to liability of governmental units.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1081s). The committee's amendment (1081s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–5 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 14, 2016, August 17, 2016, September 14, 2016 and October 20, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 13 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 2016, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 26, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 3, 2016, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 14, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • August 17, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • September 14, 2016, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 20, 2016, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
  • October 20, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 24, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1081s — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 2, 2016: Hearing: 03/02/2016, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 am; SC7
  • March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1081s , 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Amendment 1081s, AA, VV; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1081s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2016
  • April 26, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/26/2016 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 3, 2016: Executive Session: 05/03/2016 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 05/11/2016 (Vote 9-5; RC)
  • May 11, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/11/2016
  • June 14, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 06/14/2016 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • August 17, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 08/17/2016 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • September 14, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/14/2016 09:00 AM LOB 306
  • October 20, 2016: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 10/20/2016 09:30 AM LOB 307
  • October 20, 2016: Executive Session: 10/20/2016 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 13-0)

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