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House approves temporary Y2K government-immunity measure after debate
Summary
HB 1-89 extends government immunity for harms related to Y2K issues with a repeal date; supporters cited unpredictability and fiscal risk, while critics warned immunity could reduce incentives to remediate. The House passed the bill by recorded vote (62 yes, 9 no).
Representative Blake Chard (sponsor) presented House Bill 1-89, a Government Immunity Act amendment extending sovereign immunity to claims arising from Year 2000 (Y2K) problems for a limited period. Chard argued the Y2K risks are complex and largely unpredictable and that “extended sovereign immunity is a reasonable means” to protect state and local treasuries and preserve critical…
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