2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 802

File Code: State Government - Personnel Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 600
Sponsored By:
Delegates Rosenberg, Branch, and Doory
Entitled:
State Personnel - Violations of Federal Law - Right to Sue State

Synopsis:

Authorizing an employee or former employee of the State, or an applicant for State employment, who is aggrieved by a violation of specified federal laws by the State to bring a civil action against the State in a State court of competent jurisdiction for any legal, equitable, or other relief available under the applicable federal law; providing that the State consents to be sued in a State court of competent jurisdiction by specified employees, former employees, and applicants for State employment; and applying the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/7
First Reading Judiciary
2/11
Re-assigned Appropriations
2/13
Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, District 42
Delegate Talmadge Branch, District 45
Delegate Ann Marie Doory, District 43
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND; DEAF; DEVELOPMENTAL
DISCRIMINATION -see also- SEX DISCRIMINATION
ELDERLY PERSONS
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
JURISDICTION
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
STATE EMPLOYEES
WORK, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT -see also- COL BARG; HOLIDAY; etc
Bill affects the following Statute:
State Personnel and Pensions
( 2-303 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered