SB 1104 – Modifies provisions of law regarding claims against public higher education institutions covered by the State Legal Expense Fund

• Sponsor: Schaefer
• LR Number: 6710S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 3/3/2016 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Journal Page: S507
• Effective Date: August 28, 2016

Current Bill Summary

SB 1104 - This act provides that when the legal counsel of a public higher education institution conducts the investigation, defense, negotiation, or compromise of a claim covered by the State Legal Expense Fund, the Attorney General retains exclusive discretion regarding the settlement of the claim, and payments for any claim shall not be made from the Fund without the approval of the Attorney General.

This act is identical to SB 109 (2015).

JESSI BAKER