SENATE BILL 3

Sponsored By:

Senator Colburn

Entitled:

Dorchester County - Local Government Tort Claims Act - Inclusion of Specified Nonprofit Entity

Synopsis:

Altering the definition of a "local government" under the Local Government Tort Claims Act to include a specified nonprofit corporation serving as the local public transportation authority for Dorchester County; and providing that a specified notice requirement does not apply to specified actions against the nonprofit corporation in Dorchester County or its employees.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

11/4

Pre-filed

1/13

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

1/14

Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.

2/7

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims

Dorchester County

Liability -see also- Good Samaritan

Nonprofit Organizations

Notices

Sovereign Immunity

Torts -see also- Libel and Slander; Med Malp; Wrongful Death

Transportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 5-301 , 5-304 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

Senate

Judicial Proceedings