SB 56 As enacted, provides that doctrine of joint and several liability does not apply in civil actions governed by comparative fault; preserves the doctrine of joint and several liability among manufacturers only in a product liability, but only if such action is based upon a theory of strict liability or breach of warranty Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 11, Part 1

FLOOR VOTE:

04/15/2013

Support by Party

Democrat: 4% (1)   Republican: 95% (22)  

FLOOR VOTE: LAY ON THE TABLE MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY Stewart PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION

04/11/2013

Support by Party

Democrat: 1% (1)   Republican: 96% (64)   Independent: 1% (1)  

FLOOR VOTE: PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION

04/11/2013

Support by Party

Democrat: 7% (5)   Republican: 91% (65)   Independent: 1% (1)  

FLOOR VOTE: THIRD CONSIDERATION AMENDED

02/11/2013

Support by Party

0   Republican: 100% (25)  

S. JUD COMM.: Recommended for passage w/amendments- refer to: S. Cal. Comm.

02/05/2013

Support by Party

0   Republican: 100% (5)  

Pub. Ch. 317

Effective Date(s) 07/01/2013

Signed By Governor.

Transmitted To Gov. For Action.

Signed By H. Speaker

Signed By S. Speaker

Enrolled And Ready For Signatures

S. Concurred In H. Am. 1

H. Adopted Am.(amendment 1 Of 0 - Ha0371)

Placed On Senate Message Calendar Cal. For 4/15/2013

Passed H., As Am., Ayes 71, Nays 18

Am. 2 Tabled.

Subst. For Comp. Hb.

Rcvd. From S., Held On H. Desk.

Engrossed; Ready For Transmission To House

Passed S., Ayes 25, Nays 7, Pnv 1

S. Adopted Am.(amendment 1 Of 0 - Sa0003)

Placed On Senate Regular Calendar Cal. For 2/11/2013

Rec. For Pass. W/ Am., Ref. To S. Cal. Comm. Ayes 5, Nays 4 Pnv 0

Placed On S. Jud Comm. Cal. For 2/5/2013

P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm.

Intro., P1c.

Filed For Intro.