Special counsel; cap on compensation paid to those appointed to handle certain legal matters. (HB248)
Introduced By
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Employment of special counsel; fees. Imposes a cap on the compensation that may be paid to a special counsel appointed to handle certain legal matters where it would be improper or uneconomical for the Attorney General, or the Attorney General is unable, to handle such matters. The cap is set at the same amount allowed for a court-appointed attorney defending a felony charge that may be punishable by incarceration for a period of more than 20 years. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/29/2013 | Committee |
| 12/29/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100283D |
| 12/29/2013 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
| 01/17/2014 | Referred from Rules |
| 01/17/2014 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/21/2014 | Assigned Courts sub: Ethics |
| 01/27/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 01/30/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB248) |
| 02/12/2014 | Left in Courts of Justice |