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GA SB400
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joshua McKoon
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AI Summary
- Amends O.C.G.A. § 45-9-1 to transfer authority for adjusting and approving legal fees and other expenses reimbursed to state officers and employees from the Attorney General to the General Assembly
- Applies to legal fee reimbursements made through liability insurance policies, indemnity contracts, or self-insurance programs maintained by state agencies across the executive, judicial, and legislative branches
- Covers reimbursement of reasonable legal fees incurred in the successful defense of criminal proceedings—including investigations, subpoenas, warrants, and requests for documentation—arising from the performance of official duties
- Also applies to legal fees for the successful defense of charges before professional licensing or disciplinary boards when the employee is required to maintain a professional license
- Sponsored by Senator McKoon of the 29th District during the 2014 legislative session (LC 41 0199)
Legislative Description
Indemnification of State Officers and Employees; adjustment and approval of legal fees and other expenses by the General Assembly
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/21/2014
Full Bill Text
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