RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER'S COMPENSATION AWARD TO CHARLES WILLIAMS WITH RESPECT TO HIS CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE FOR WRONGFUL INCARCERATION.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 5) confirms a $2,237,901.68 compensation award to Charles Williams for wrongful incarceration by the state. The resolution formally approves a prior decision by the Claims Commissioner (file #27161), directing payment from the state's General Fund. It directly affects Charles Williams (the claimant) and the state treasury (which must pay the funds). The bill is procedural - it confirms an existing administrative award without creating new laws or altering policies.
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