2008 House Bill 6249

Authorize AG to bring action on federal restraint of trade violations

Introduced in the House

June 18, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Mary Valentine (D-91)

To authorize the state Attorney General to bring action on restraint of trade violations under state or federal law in either state or federal courts. The bill would add the explicit authorization to act on federal laws.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To prohibit the use of court case settlement money by state agencies to pay for advertising or “public service messages” that include the image, voice or a reference to an elected official, or a politician who is running for office.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

To authorize the state Attorney General to bring action on restraint of trade violations under state or federal law in either state or federal courts. The bill would add the explicit authorization to act on federal laws. Also, to prohibit the use of court case settlement money by state agencies to pay for advertising or “public service messages” that include the image, voice or a reference to an elected official, or a politician who is running for office.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 23, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary