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SB 2 — Relief of the Estate of Molly Parker/Department of Transportation

by Senator Hooper

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 satisfies a settled claim supported by the Florida Department of Transportation. The bill appropriates $5.95 million from the State Transportation Trust Fund to the Department of Transportation and directs the Chief Financial Officer to pay such sum to the estate of Molly Parker. Ms. Parker died as a result of a vehicle crash with a negligently operated Department of Transportation dump truck.

The attorney fee is limited to $1,119,000 and the lobbying fee will not exceed $297,500.

If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.

 

Vote: Senate 38-1; House 103-0