LD1008

An Act to Require the Attorney General to Seek Legislative Approval Before Filing Any Civil Suit on Behalf of the State and to Authorize Citizen-initiated Petitions to Move for Dismissal

Failed·5/21/25
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This bill requires the Attorney General to seek legislative approval before filing civil suits on behalf of the State and allows citizens to petition.

This bill mandates that the Attorney General must seek approval from the Legislature before filing any civil suit on behalf of the State. The Attorney General must present a proposal to the relevant legislative committee, which can then report out legislation authorizing the case. The Legislature must approve the case before the Attorney General can proceed. Additionally, the bill allows any registered voter to initiate a petition for the Attorney General to move for dismissal of a civil suit.

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

May 21, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence.

May 21, 2025

Senate

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)