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Judiciary panel advances bill to expand whistleblower remedies, 14–12
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee reported House Bill 603, which would add a jury‑trial right, extend the statute of limitations to two years and allow punitive damages in whistleblower suits; Rep. Bonner raised constitutional and sovereign‑immunity concerns before the committee approved the measure 14–12.
House Bill 603, sponsored by Representative Isaacson and described to the committee by counsel, would amend the state's whistleblower statute to give complainants a right to a jury trial, increase the statute of limitations from 180 days to two years and allow punitive damages. Counsel said the bill would take effect in 90 days if enacted.
The changes would broaden remedies available to people who allege retaliation or other…
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