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AR SB590
Bill
Status
Passed
4/18/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jake Files
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 16-55-213(a) to add § 16-60-119 as an exception to general venue rules for civil actions
- Creates new § 16-60-119 establishing that lawsuits against public school districts, their boards of directors, or officers/agents/employees acting within their scope of employment must be brought in the county or judicial district where the school district is situated or has its principal office
- Excludes actions described in § 16-60-103 or § 16-60-112 from the new venue requirement
- Declares an emergency due to complexity and cost of school district litigation, making the act effective immediately upon Governor approval, non-action, or veto override
Legislative Description
Concerning Venue In Cases Involving Public School Districts; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB590 is now Act 1315
4/18/2013
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/11/2013
Judiciary4/3/2013
Judiciary2/27/2013
Full Bill Text
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