BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2977

HB 2977: Sports franchise removal

Creating a cause of action for wrongful removal of a professional sports franchise.

Summary

  • A cause of action is created for the wrongful removal of a professional sports franchise. The state and its political subdivisions may recover damages against any person, corporation, state, or other entity for a decision, action, or inaction that results in the wrongful removal of a franchise.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 2977), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 1992
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 17, 1992
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Marlin Appelwick (D-46)
Introduced
February 7, 1992 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1992
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 17, 1992
Version voted on: EHB 2977
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

History

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HB 2977 in other sessions

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