Introduced
by
To create an exception for an “extreme weather event” (more than 1.4 inches of rain in an hour or 2.9 inches in a day) in a 2001 law that gives local governments immunity from civil liability for noneconomic damages caused by sewer backups, as long as they are not “substantially” at fault. Also, to allow local governments to create an administrative hearings process to adjudicate these claims.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
