FRIVOLOUS LAW SUIT-SANCTIONS
Summary
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides for a sanction on the responsible party, his or her attorney, or both if the court finds that an action is frivolous, in bad faith, or for an improper purpose. The sanction is that the court, in its discretion, may order the payment to the State, county, or both of amounts reasonably calculated to reimburse the State, the county, or both for the costs of processing the action and providing personnel and facilities in connection with the action.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2003
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 26, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
Feb 20, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Ron Stephens
RRepublican
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