Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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04.10.12 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment makes this bill no longer just apply to amusement parks. There was a minority report placed on the bill. 03.28.12 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment strikes the bill and inserts new language to give local governments the option to create a fund to pay for damages over caps. The amendment also increases the cap from $300,000 and $600,000 to consumer price index. 03.14.12 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over. 03.08.12 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over. Summary of the bill as introduced: Removes the cap on economic damages imposed by the Tort Claims Act. |