Bill No. Bill Title Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Sponsor(s) SB 5 Uniform Powers of Appointment Act 1/22/15 Do Pass 1/26/15 Engrossed 1/27/15 Passed 50-0 Washburne SB 57 Accounts under a power of attorney 1/8/15 Do Pass –A 1/12/15 Engrossed 1/13/15 Passed 48-1 Cox, Steuerwald SB 65 Claim deadlines 1/27/15 Do Pass –A; 2/17/15 Do Pass –A 2/23/15 Engrossed 2/24/15 Passed 48-2 … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Probate Law
Mid-Session: Traffic Law
Bill No. Bill Title Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Sponsor(s) HB 1305 Various motor vehicle issues 1/22/15 Do Pass –A 1/26/15 Engrossed –A 1/27/15 Passed 98-0 Young, M.; Steele … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Traffic Law
Liability of a real estate licensee
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard Sen. Merritt’s SB 411 on liability of a real estate licensee. This bill provides that a licensed real estate broker is not liable for certain real estate related reports, statements, or information except in certain circumstances. This bill also adds a reference to the list of statutes that grant immunity from civil liability. A representative of … [Read more...] about Liability of a real estate licensee
Medical malpractice caps
The House Judiciary heard HB 1043 concerning medical malpractice caps, authored by Rep. Torr. This bill increases the medical malpractice cap from $1,250,000 to $1,650,000 for claims arising after June 30, 2015. The bill also increases the maximum amount of liability for a health care provider or a health care provider’s insurer from $250,000 to $300,000. Rep. Torr introduced an a … [Read more...] about Medical malpractice caps
Civil immunity for volunteer health care providers
The House Judiciary heard HB 1145 concerning civil immunity for volunteer health care providers, authored and presented by Rep. Frizzell. The bill provides civil immunity for volunteer health providers – defined as dentists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, or an advanced nurse practitioner, who provide non-invasive health procedures. The bill also requires the pr … [Read more...] about Civil immunity for volunteer health care providers