HB1019 requires state agencies to pursue reimbursement for the costs they incur when defending themselves in lawsuits, whenever those costs are legally recoverable. This means if the state wins a case or settles it favorably, the agency must actively try to collect attorney fees, court costs, and other litigation expenses from the losing party rather than absorbing those costs themselves.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 184
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 157
Commerce and Energy Recommend Referral to House Judiciary Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1. H.J. 156
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 20
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Commerce and Energy — Recommend Referral to