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State Finance Council unanimously approves Harsall v. Department of Commerce settlement
Summary
After a second executive session, the State Finance Council returned to approve a proposed settlement in Harsall v. Department of Commerce by unanimous roll-call vote; the council cited KSA authority for the closed session.
The State Finance Council approved a proposed tort claim settlement in Harsall v. Department of Commerce following a second closed executive session to consult with counsel.
Representative Waymaster made the motion to recess into the second executive session and later the motion to accept the Harsall settlement was moved and seconded upon return to open session. The clerk called the roll; each member present was recorded as voting "Aye," and the chair announced the vote was unanimous.
During the motion to enter the executive session, Representative Waymaster noted that Whitney Casement and Bridal Jacobs from Stevens Bridal were physically present in the office for that portion of the meeting. The motion language read into the record again cited KSA provisions as the legal basis for holding a closed session to preserve attorney–client privilege.
The transcript does not include the settlement amount or the detailed terms; the council’s recorded action was limited to approving the settlement as presented.
