OR SB466 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on July 6 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-07-06 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizes court, as part of settlement or judgment in class action, to approve process for payment of damages. Directs court to order that at least 50 percent of amount awarded as damages and not paid to class members be paid to Oregon State Bar for funding Legal Services Program. Directs court to order that remainder of amount not paid to class members be paid to entity for purposes related to class action or benefiting interests of class members. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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Title

Relating to lawsuits; declaring an emergency.

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-07-06SenateIn committee upon adjournment.
2015-01-20SenateReferred to Judiciary.
2015-01-12SenateIntroduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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