Budget Act of 2024.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Budget Act of 2024 to clarify procedures for paying attorney’s fees related to state court actions and to outline specific actions the Department of Finance can take to defend the state against federal legal actions. It also details the statutes included within the overall Budget Act of 2024. The bill aims to provide greater transparency and control over the use of funds for legal defense.
Key provisions
- Clarifies payment procedures for attorney’s fees in state court actions related to ‘private attorney general’ or ‘substantial benefit’ doctrines.
- Authorizes the Department of Finance to augment appropriations for defending against federal legal actions, with a maximum annual allocation of $25 million.
- Requires the Department of Justice to report on the use of funds for federal litigation defense.
- Mandates the creation of an internet website detailing litigation against the federal government funded by this act.
- Lists the specific statutes included within the Budget Act of 2024.
- Specifies that the bill takes effect immediately as a Budget Bill.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Department of Finance
- Department of Justice
- Legislative Budget Committee
- Federal Government
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