SB 2634 (2010) -  Attorney's Fees/Workers' Compensation Cases [CPSC]

by Smith
Provides that the finder of fact and law is not bound by provisions of state law relating to the provision of indemnity or medical benefits for employment-related accidents or injuries when awarding attorney's fees in cases involving first responders. Requires that the finder of fact and law consider certain factors when awarding attorney's fees in such cases. Provides a statement of important state interest.
Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Event: 04/30/10 S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance on Friday, April 30, 2010 8:47 PM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Banking and Insurance
  • General Government Appropriations
  • Policy and Steering Committee on Ways and Means

Related Bills

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance Time: 04/30/2010 - 8:47 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced -SJ 00224 Time: 03/12/2010 - 10:05 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Banking and Insurance; General Government Appropriations; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 00224 Time: 03/09/2010 - 4:20 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 02/26/2010 - 6:00 PM Member: Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
0112.1815