Committee tables bill that would require legislative approval for large state liability payouts
Senate Bill 182 would have capped risk‑management coverage at statutory Tort Claims limits and required agencies to seek legislative appropriation for amounts exceeding those caps. After robust debate over separation of powers, transparency and budget exposure, the committee voted to table the bill.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday took up Senate Bill 182, a proposal to require state agencies to seek legislative appropriation when settlements or judgments against the state exceed specified liability thresholds.
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