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 Bill Status of SB3008  97th General Assembly


Short Description:  COURT OF CLAIMS-AWARD LIMITS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Thomas Cullerton

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
705 ILCS 505/8from Ch. 37, par. 439.8
705 ILCS 505/16from Ch. 37, par. 439.16
705 ILCS 505/18from Ch. 37, par. 439.18
705 ILCS 505/21from Ch. 37, par. 439.21
705 ILCS 505/22from Ch. 37, par. 439.22
705 ILCS 505/24from Ch. 37, par. 439.24


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Court of Claims Act. Increases the maximum amount of certain claims sounding in tort filed on or after July 1, 2015. Provides that the signature of one judge is binding if a decision is entered in a lapsed appropriation claim in which a motion or stipulation has been filed or a decision is entered on a Crime Victims Compensation Act claim. Deletes language providing that in matters involving the award of emergency funds under the Crime Victims Compensation Act, the decision of one judge is necessary to award emergency funds. Provides that from funds appropriated by the General Assembly, the court may direct immediate payment of claims against the State for unjust imprisonment. Adds applicability language and makes other changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2018SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton
  2/15/2018SenateFirst Reading
  2/15/2018SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/21/2018SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  4/11/2018SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  4/13/2018SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 27, 2018
  4/17/2018SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  4/27/2018SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die

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