2015 Senate Bill 190

Ease certain lawsuit against the state restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

March 5, 2015

Introduced by Sen. David Robertson (R-14)

To remove certain restrictions on a person who successfully sues the state collecting “costs and fees” in addition to any court-ordered damage awards.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform

May 3, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 31, 2016

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

To remove certain restrictions on a person who successfully sues the state collecting “costs and fees” in addition to any court-ordered damage awards. Under current law, the winning plaintiff must prove a state agency's position was "frivolous" to collect costs and fees.

Received in the House

June 1, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary