BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
SB 6215: Tortious conduct
Defining the liability of public entities for tortious conduct.
Summary
- The tort liability of the state, and its local and special purpose governments, extends to conduct that is comparable to private activities for which private persons may be liable. A government, a public officer, or a government employee, agent, or volunteer is not liable for decisions made in implementing policy in areas of governmental functions where discretionary judgment must be exercised.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 9, 2006
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- January 9, 2006 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
- Requested by
- State agency
AN ACT Relating to the liability of public entities for tortious conduct;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
- Prefiled for introduction.
SB 6215 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6215 (2025–26) Fraud prevention/auditor
- SB 6215 (2023–24) Tax and revenue laws
- SB 6215 (2019–20) Indigency/public assistance
- SB 6215 (2017–18) Investment board comp.
- SB 6215 (2015–16) Municipal water rights
- SB 6215 (2013–14) Natural gas companies/tax
- SB 6215 (2011–12) Low-income individuals
- SB 6215 (2009–10) Property tax relief increase