FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 2142

                                  C 285 L 89

BYRepresentatives Hargrove, Jones and Van Luven 

Authorizing cities and towns to reimburse litigation expenses to reimburse prevailing parties in a lawsuit where the city or town is a party.

House Committe on Local Government

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Cities and towns are authorized to sue and be sued.

SUMMARY:

The legislative authority of any city or town that has had a judgment entered against it is granted the discretionary authority to reimburse the prevailing party or parties for their attorneys' fees and related court costs.  The reimbursement may not exceed $25,000.

This act expires on September 1, 1989.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 98   0

      Senate    42     3 (Senate amended)

      Senate    39     1 (Senate receded)

EFFECTIVE:July 23, 1989