2009 House Bill 4117

Authorize triple damages for false monetary claim against state

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Gino Polidori (D-15)

To create a new “false claims” cause of action, in which an individual or the Attorney General could sue a person who performs one of a wide range of actions that constitute a false or fraudulent monetary claim against the state or a local government. A court would be authorized to award triple damages against the perpetrator, and the individual who brought the suit (or the Attorney General’s office) would be eligible to receive a portion of the damages.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 11, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 12, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

To revise the deadlines for filing a (valid) lawsuit against the state.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To clarify that a provision authorizing sanctions for shorting the state when delivering "public property" under his or her custody also applies to "money".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 17, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary