Legislative oversight hearings required for state tort payouts over $1,000,000.

The bill mandates joint legislative hearings for settlements or judgments exceeding $1,000,000 for state tortious conduct. These hearings will receive reports from the attorney general, the office of risk management, and the involved agency. The hearings aim to review the events leading to the payment and consider policy changes to prevent future liability. The information shared during these hearings must respect attorney/client privilege and confidentiality of attorney work product.

Legislative oversight hearings required for state tort payouts over $1,000,000.

The bill mandates joint legislative hearings for settlements or judgments exceeding $1,000,000 for state tortious conduct. These hearings will receive reports from the attorney general, the office of risk management, and the involved agency. The hearings aim to review the events leading to the payment and consider policy changes to prevent future liability. The information shared during these hearings must respect attorney/client privilege and confidentiality of attorney work product.