SB 387-FN (2018): relative to liability of governmental units.

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SB 387-FN (2018)

relative to liability of governmental units.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Civil Actions
  • Chapter law: 125

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 1, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 11, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2018, making it Chapter 125 of the session laws. It took effect on May 30, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2018, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 20, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 11, 2018: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 1, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 9, 2018: Hearing: 01/09/2018, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am
  • February 1, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/01/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/01/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Judiciary
  • March 20, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/20/2018 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • April 11, 2018: Executive Session: 04/11/2018 LOB 208
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/26/2018 (Vote 16-0; RC)
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/26/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/03/2018)
  • May 30, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/30/2018; Chapter 0125; Effective 05/30/2018

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