SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 2142

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

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 28, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chairman; Thorsness, Vice Chairman; Conner, Pullen.

Senate Staff:Desley Brooks (786-7443)

                  March 28, 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, MARCH 28, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Cities and towns are authorized to sue and be sued.

SUMMARY:

When a judgment is entered against a city or town, the local government may reimburse the prevailing party for attorney's fees and related costs.  Reimbursement may not exceed $25,000.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: No one