SB 2292 (2008) -  Sovereign Immunity [RPCC]

General Bill by Villalobos
Sovereign Immunity [RPCC]: Revises procedures for recovery from the state and its agencies and political subdivisions under a tort action. Authorizes the payment of claims in excess of statutory caps from sources other than the General Revenue Fund without an act of the Legislature. Authorizes the court to order payment of excess judgment amounts. Provides for the presentation of evidence by the parties as to why unpaid excess judgment amounts should or should not be paid, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2008
Last Event: 05/02/08 S Died in Committee on Governmental Operations on Friday, May 2, 2008 5:59 PM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Governmental Operations
  • Community Affairs
  • Judiciary
  • General Government Appropriations

Related Bills

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Bill Text

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Governmental Operations Time: 05/02/2008 - 5:59 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced, referred to Governmental Operations; Community Affairs; Judiciary; General Government Appropriations -SJ 00263 Time: 03/13/2008 - 10:16 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 02/26/2008 - 11:33 AM Member: Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
0768.28 SB 1640, SB 1666, CS/CS/CS/SB 1978, SB 2616