2009 Regular Session
Overview
At the request of: | |
Chief Sponsors: | |
Regular Sponsors: | |
Bill Title: | Relating to legal expenses awarded against state agencies; declaring an emergency. |
Catchline/Summary: | Requires court to award attorney fees and costs and disbursements to petitioner in judicial proceeding against state agency if court finds in favor of petitioner, unless agency can prove agency's action was substantially justified. |
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Fiscal Impact: | May Have Fiscal Impact, But No Statement Yet Issued |
Revenue Impact: | No Revenue Impact |
Measure Analysis: | Staff Measure Summary / Impact Statements |
Current Location: | In Senate Committee |
Current Committee: | Senate Committee On Judiciary |
Current Subcommittee: | |
Subsequent Referral(s): |
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Potential Conflicts of Interest/Vote Explanations: | Potential Conflicts of Interest/Vote Explanation Documents |