BILL · 1993–94 SESSION

HB 1218: Claims against local governm

Changing requirements for claims against local governmental agencies.

Summary

  • The statutes relating to lawsuits against local governments for damages are altered and repealed to establish a uniform procedure. Volunteers of a local government are treated like an officer or employee of a local government for the purpose of requiring the local government to defend their actions and pay damages.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1218), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 9, 1993
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 1993
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 17, 1993
Prime sponsor
Curtis Ludwig (D-8)
Introduced
January 20, 1993 in the House
Last action
May 17, 1993
Session law
Chapter 449, Laws of 1993

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 9, 1993
Version voted on: HB 1218
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican34001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 12, 1993
Version voted on: HB 1218
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27001
Republican18003
How each member voted

History

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HB 1218 in other sessions

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