SSB 1135

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedMarch 11, 2019
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2019
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 11, 2019
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 26, 201932–17
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   Done: House committeeApril 4, 2019
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 15, 2019
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 30, 2019
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 1, 2019

SF 590 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 590, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 590 What’s a funnel?

Senate subcommittee

Named February 11, 2019. On February 26, 2019 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Julian B. Garrett R
• Sen. Dan Dawson REmail
• Sen. Robert Hogg D

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Fiscal note

Senate File 590 is estimated to result in savings to the Indigent Defense Fund of approximately $150,000 per year. The new procedures established in this Bill would allow for the review of requests made by a privately retained attorney for the payment of expert witnesses, investigators, deposition expenses, and any other related litigation expenses.

• Final Fiscal Note - Indigent Defense Fund, Privately Retained Attorneys · June 5, 2019
• Indigent Defense Fund, Privately Retained Attorneys · March 18, 2019
• Indigent Defense Fund, Privately Retained Attorneys · March 13, 2019

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