An Act prohibiting the use of public funds to pay awards, fines or settlements in sexual harassment or assault cases
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 955) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit the use of public funds to pay awards, fines or settlements in cases where public officials are found responsible or guilty of sexual harassment or assault. The Judiciary.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- Joanne M. Comerford
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to prohibit forthwith the use of public funds to pay awards, fines or settlements in cases where public officials are found responsible or guilty of sexual harassment or assault, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2021 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 3/29/2021 | House | House concurred |
| 11/16/2021 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/23/2021 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Virtual Hearing |
| 2/7/2022 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2665 |
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