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MN SF563
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Lyle Koenen
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AI Summary
- Adds new qualification standards for expert witnesses in lawsuits against retail electricity utilities involving claims that electric currents from grounded distribution systems impact dairy animal health and production
- Requires expert witnesses testifying about the mechanism of electric current interaction with dairy animals to hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
- Mandates expert witnesses be licensed as a professional engineer under Minnesota Statutes sections 326.02 to 326.15 or hold an equivalent license from another state
- Takes effect the day following final enactment and applies to proceedings commenced on or after that date
Legislative Description
Expert witness standards in legal proceedings establishment
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
2/5/2015
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/5/2015
Full Bill Text
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