HB 699 — CD CIV PRO-EMINENT DOMAIN-COST
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides for the reimbursement of costs and attorney's fees for the defendant in a eminent domain condemnation proceeding. Sets out a rate schedule for attorney's fees based upon the benefit to the defendant and a list of factors that the court shall consider when determining the amount of those fees.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Re-assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
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Assigned to Executive Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joseph M. Lyons
Sponsors
- Joseph M. Lyons · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Joseph M. Lyons
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 699 do?
- Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides for the reimbursement of costs and attorney's fees for the defendant in a eminent domain condemnation proceeding. Sets out a rate schedule for attorney's fees based upon the benefit to the defendant and a list of factors that the court shall consider when determining the amount of those fees.
- Who sponsors HB 699?
- HB 699 is sponsored by Joseph M. Lyons.
- What is the current status of HB 699?
- This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 699?
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