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IN SB0280
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
Michael Delph
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AI Summary
- Grants the first author of a bill standing to intervene as a party in lawsuits challenging the constitutionality or enforcement of a state statute if they believe the statute is not being adequately defended
- Allows the second author to intervene if the first author is no longer a member of the general assembly, and permits the speaker of the house or president pro tempore of the senate to appoint a substitute if the intervening member leaves office
- Permits intervening legislators to employ attorneys to defend the statute, requiring them to first seek pro bono representation; if unavailable, the attorney general must pay reasonable costs and attorney's fees
- Requires the attorney general to forward notice of constitutional challenges to the legislative council and the first author of the challenged bill within 14 days of receipt
- Effective date: July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Defense of legislative lawsuits.
Last Action
Senator Boots added as second author
2/7/2013
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/8/2013
Full Bill Text
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