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FL H6547
CL
Status
5/5/2017
Primary Sponsor
Brad Drake
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $240,000 from the General Revenue Fund to compensate the Justice-2-Jesus Charitable Trust for damages caused by negligence, inaction, or malfeasance of Florida government.
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Recognizes the trust's work from 2006-2016 in civic engagement, education, and government accountability through its trustees Calvester-Benjamin Anderson and Brian Pitts.
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Directs the Chief Financial Officer to issue a warrant to the trust for $240,000 from the State Treasury.
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Limits attorney fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses to a maximum of 25 percent of the amount awarded.
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Makes the payment the sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from the trust's dealings with Florida's three branches of state government; effective upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
Relief/Justice-2-Jesus Charitable Trust/State of Florida
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee
5/5/2017