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HB 0115 - Attorneys fees awarded to prevailing party.

Tracking Level: Oppose
Sponsor: Cheri Steinmetz
Last Action: 2/3/2017 - H:DO PASS FAILED in Accordance with House Rule 5-4: 1-8-0-
House Committee:
Assigned To:
02 - Local GovernmentNext Bill
11 - Finance and ProcurementNext Bill
19 - Government Liability & CourtsNext Bill

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

This bill modifies and expands the ability of attorney and court costs to be awarded to the prevailing party in a case brought on by the government entity, including incorporated municipalities.  This would directly impact the approved budgets of the municipalities.

WAM Action Taken: 1/23/17 Laurie Heath testified in opposition.  Bill failed in committee 


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