Introduced
by
To clarify the authority of a unit of government to pay the attorney fees or reimburse the damage claims against an officer or employee who is charged with misconduct or a crime, or is subject to paying a damage award in a lawsuit, and who had a reasonable basis for believing that he or she was acting within the scope of his or her authority.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Passed in the Senate 23 to 13 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 69 to 38 (details)
To clarify the authority of a unit of government to pay the attorney fees or reimburse the damage claims against an officer or employee who is charged with misconduct or a crime, or is subject to paying a damage award in a lawsuit, and who had a reasonable basis for believing that he or she was acting within the scope of his or her authority.
