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Committee introduces RS32022 easing outfitters’ liability except in gross negligence cases
Summary
The Resources and Conservation Committee voted to introduce RS32022, a proposal from Representative Shepherd described as a liability bill for outfitters that would preserve liability for gross negligence while limiting other exposures; the committee did not debate details and moved to a hearing.
Representative Shepherd introduced RS32022 to the Resources and Conservation Committee, describing the measure as a liability bill for outfitters that parallels a bill the committee considered last year. "There is still liability, if you do something grossly negligent you still will be held accountable," Shepherd said, characterizing RS32022 as "common sense" and saying he would provide more detail at a bill hearing.
Shepherd said the proposal is “a lot along the same lines” as prior legislation the committee considered last year and asked members to introduce the resolution so it can be scheduled for a formal hearing and fuller discussion.
Representative Dan Pickett moved to introduce RS32022. The motion was adopted by voice vote; the chair answered “aye” and the item was introduced for a committee hearing.
The committee did not discuss the bill’s precise language or any statutory citations during the meeting; Shepherd said he would be prepared to discuss the measure in more detail at the bill hearing.
