BILL · 1995–96 SESSION
HB 2596: Attorneys' fees awards
Authorizing award of attorneys' fees to private defendants who prevail over governmental plaintiffs.
Summary
- Certain private party defendants who prevail in civil lawsuits brought by the state are entitled to recovery of their reasonable expenses and attorneys' fees. Eligible defendants are limited to those who are not public entities and are not represented by attorneys paid for by public funds.
From the House Bill Report (HB 2596), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
- IntroducedJan 15, 1996
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jim Clements (R-14)
- Introduced
- January 15, 1996 in the House
- Last action
- February 13, 1996
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jim Clements (R-14)
10 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 2596 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 2596 (2013–14) Rural cnty sales & use taxes
- HB 2596 (2011–12) Higher ed govrnance/students
- HB 2596 (2009–10) Child advocacy centers
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