BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
SB 6060: Tort liability/ government
Limiting tort liability of governmental entities.
Summary
- Provides that, in any tort action filed against a governmental entity or its past or present public officials for conduct in a governmental capacity, no liability may be imposed unless the conduct breached a duty owed to the injured person as an individual, rather than to the public in general.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- February 28, 2005 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
AN ACT Relating to tort liability of governmental entities;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
SB 6060 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 6060 (2015–16) Education T.O.
- SB 6060 (2013–14) Public water systems
- SB 6060 (2011–12) Day spas/wine or beer
- SB 6060 (2009–10) Hunting & fishing T.O.