Tue
Mar 1 2011
11:06 am
By: R. Neal
Bill Nbr: SB1522
Sponsor: Norris
Status:
Next sched. action: Tue, 2011/04/12
Description:
Civil Procedure - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Civil Justice Act of 2011." - Amends TCA Title 20; Title 27; Title 29 and Title 47. Limits liabilities and damages in civil lawsuits, other provisions.
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Bill advances out of Senate
Bill advances out of Senate subcommittee to the Senate judiciary committee. Scheduled for vote on 4/12.
This is a very, very bad bill that will likely sail through. It's a top item on Haslam's legislative agenda.
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