Introduced
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To establish that only the chief administrative officer of a local government has standing to sue the municipality for passing a budget that doesn’t adequately fund activities required by law; and also establish that the only the a local government’s legislative body can sue the chief administrative officer for failure to properly administer, execute and enforce the budget. However, a court funded by the municipal government could sue for more money, but any hearings would have to consider the ability of the local government to pay more.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To revised details related to when a court authorized by the bill to sue over its funding is already in mediation on this.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 65 to 44 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
