TN SB0056 | 2013-2014 | 108th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Passed on May 7 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-05-07 - Pub. Ch. 317
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Summary

As enacted, provides that doctrine of joint and several liability does not apply in civil actions governed by comparative fault; preserves the doctrine of joint and several liability among manufacturers only in a product liability, but only if such action is based upon a theory of strict liability or breach of warranty. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 11, Part 1.

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Title

As enacted, provides that doctrine of joint and several liability does not apply in civil actions governed by comparative fault; preserves the doctrine of joint and several liability among manufacturers only in a product liability, but only if such action is based upon a theory of strict liability or breach of warranty. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 11, Part 1.

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Roll Calls

2013-04-15 - Senate - FLOOR VOTE: (Y: 23 N: 6 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-04-11 - House - FLOOR VOTE: PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (Y: 71 N: 18 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-04-11 - House - FLOOR VOTE: LAY ON THE TABLE MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY Stewart PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (Y: 66 N: 22 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-02-11 - Senate - FLOOR VOTE: THIRD CONSIDERATION AMENDED (Y: 25 N: 7 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-02-05 - Senate - S. JUD COMM.: Recommended for passage w/amendments- refer to: S. Cal. Comm. (Y: 5 N: 4 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2013-05-07HousePub. Ch. 317
2013-05-07HouseEffective date(s) 07/01/2013
2013-04-29HouseSigned by Governor.
2013-04-18HouseTransmitted to Gov. for action.
2013-04-17HouseSigned by H. Speaker
2013-04-17HouseSigned by S. Speaker
2013-04-16HouseEnrolled and ready for signatures
2013-04-15HouseS. concurred in H. am. 1
2013-04-11HousePlaced on Senate Message Calendar cal. for 4/15/2013
2013-04-11HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 71, Nays 18
2013-04-11HouseAm. 2 tabled.
2013-04-11HouseH. adopted am.(Amendment 1 of 0 - HA0371)
2013-04-11HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
2013-02-13SenateRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2013-02-11SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
2013-02-11SenatePassed S., Ayes 25, Nays 7, PNV 1
2013-02-11SenateS. adopted am.(Amendment 1 of 0 - SA0003)
2013-02-07SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar cal. for 2/11/2013
2013-02-05SenateRec. for pass. w/ am., ref. to S. Cal. Comm. Ayes 5, Nays 4 PNV 0
2013-01-30SenatePlaced on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 2/5/2013
2013-01-30SenateP2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
2013-01-28SenateIntro., P1C.
2013-01-11SenateFiled for intro.

Same As/Similar To

HB1099 (Crossfiled) 2013-05-07 - Comp. became Pub. Ch. 317

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