COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.: 328-01
Bill No.: SB 129
Subject: Civil Procedure; Liability
Type: Original
Date: December 28, 2000
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All State Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses.
This fiscal note contains 3 pages.
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Office of State Courts Administrator (CTS) assume the proposed legislation would have an effect on judgments, which may require additional judicial time, and would limit the liability of defendants who were found jointly or severally liable. CTS would not expect a change in the number of cases filed, nor an impact on the budget of the judiciary.
Officials from the Office of the Attorney General assume the proposed legislation would have no fiscal impact on their agency.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2002
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government | FY 2002
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
Small businesses could be affected by this proposal due to the fact that they can file civil suits and be sued.
DESCRIPTION
The proposed legislation would modify the law relating to joint and several liability, the collateral sources rule, and punitive damages.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Office of State Courts Administrator
Office of the Attorney General
Jeanne Jarrett, CPA
Director
December 28, 2000