2021 House Bill 4222

Let circuit court judges sit on court of claims

Introduced in the House

Feb. 11, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To establish a procedure for allowing certain circuit court judges to sit as judges on the state court of claims, which is where lawsuits against the state are adjudicated by four state Court of Appeals judges.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 15, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 23, 2021

Substitute offered by Rep. Ryan Berman (R-39)

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 24, 2021

Passed in the House 84 to 23 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 30, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety