METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION
Summary
Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Adds a Section providing that every district organized under the Act shall be liable to owners of residential property within the district that has been damaged by flooding caused by the district's performance of its duties. Provides that the property owner or owners must notify the district trustees of his or her intent to file a claim and attach an affidavit to any claim filed, and describes the required contents of the affidavit. Provides that in the event of a judgment against the district, the damage award shall not exceed $100,000. Provides that the property owner or owners may be awarded attorneys fees if notification requirements are met. Amends the Court of Claims Act. Provides jurisdiction to the Court of Claims over certain claims authorized under the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. In a Section regarding payment of awards, provides that no funds may be appropriated by the General Assembly for the payment of claims permissible under the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2013
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2013
Last action Dec 3, 2014
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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 22, 2013
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 14, 2013
Lower · Passed
To Real Estate, Property, Probate, and Trusts Subcommittee
lower
Feb 13, 2013
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
lower
Jan 30, 2013
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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