2015 Senate Bill 189

Ease certain lawsuit against the state restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

March 5, 2015

Introduced by Sens. Tom Casperson (R-38) and Jim Ananich (D-27)

To remove certain restrictions on a person who successfully sues the state collecting “costs and fees” in addition to any court-ordered damage awards. Under current law, the winning plaintiff must prove a state agency's position was "frivolous" to collect costs and fees.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform

May 3, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 31, 2016

Passed in the Senate 31 to 5 (details)

Motion to reconsider by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

The vote by which the bill was passed.

The motion passed by voice vote

Received

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

To remove certain restrictions on a person who successfully sues the state collecting “costs and fees” in addition to any court-ordered damage awards. Under current law, the winning plaintiff must prove a state agency's position was "frivolous" to collect costs and fees.

Received in the House

June 1, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary