Introduced
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To revise certain restrictions on a person who successfully sues the state and who seeks to recover “costs and fees” in addition to any court-ordered damage awards, with some exceptions. The bill would prohibit awarding costs and fees if the state provides clear and convincing evidence that an agency's position was justifiable. The bill would also replace a dollar amount cap on attorney fees that could be awarded with a "reasonable" amount standard; see also Senate Bill 246.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 23 to 15
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
