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Contractors: expertise: legal representation.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

CA SB 865 · Senate Bill · 2011–2012

Stage
Session ended
Started in
Senate
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Jun 19, 2012

What it does

Existing law requires a board under the Business and Professions Code, including the Contractors' State License Board, to provide legal representation to any person hired or under contract who provides expertise to the board in the evaluation of an applicant or the conduct of a licensee when that person is named vas a defendant in a civil action arising out of the evaluation or any opinions rendered, statements made, or testimony given to the board. Existing law provides that the board is not liable for any judgment rendered against that person. Existing law requires the Attorney General to be utilized in the action and his or her services charged to the board.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Jun 19, 2012

  4. Law (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

  • Negrete McLeodLead sponsor

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.

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