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HB 6521 — Relief of Jacob Rodgers by the City of Gainesville
by Rep. Weinberger (SB 96 by Senator Bernard)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Special Master on Claim Bills Committee (SM)
The bill authorizes and directs the City of Gainesville to appropriate from funds of the city not otherwise encumbered and pay Jacob Rodgers $10.8 million. Mr. Rodgers was injured due to the negligence of an employee of the City of Gainesville.
The attorney fee may not exceed 25 percent of the total amount awarded under the bill.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor?s signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 36-0; House 113-0