Attorney's Fees

State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code. [HB-2726] [Housing ] [Consumer Protection ] [Law Enforcement ]
Allows tenants who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs and threefold damages.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti Referred To Cpc, Jha, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/26/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Condominiums. [HB-2088] [Real Estate ] [Housing ] [Consumer Protection ] [Law Enforcement ]
Requires that condominium renters who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs and threefold damages. Requires the Real Estate Commission to establish a Condominium Association Board Oversight Task Force to ensure transparency and consistency in the management of condominiums. Requires a report to the Legislature. Dissolves the Task Force on an unspecified date.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Amy Perruso Referred To Cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 2 on 01/24/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Condominiums. [SB-2336] [Housing ] [Consumer Protection ] [Real Estate ]
Requires that condominium renters who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and the greater of $1,000 or threefold damages. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Troy Hashimoto Reported From Cpn (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2373) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc/wam. on 02/14/2024

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program. [HB-27] [Education ] [Taxes ] [Insurance ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Harrison Filed on 10/06/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in common law and statutory tort claims. [HB-5253] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in common law and statutory tort claims.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Johnson Read First Time on 03/24/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law. [SB-2286] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Middleton Read First Time on 03/22/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to health benefit plan coverage for and prohibitions on gender transitioning procedures and treatments provided to certain individuals; creating a criminal offense. [HB-4754] [Healthcare ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for and prohibitions on gender transitioning procedures and treatments provided to certain individuals; creating a criminal offense.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Tinderholt Read First Time on 03/22/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program. [HB-4807] [Education ] [Taxes ] [Insurance ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Patterson Considered In Public Hearing on 04/12/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial buildings. [HB-4294] [Construction ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ]
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial buildings.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gary Gates Read First Time on 03/21/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a restriction on an employee's responsibility for certain training and education expenditures required by an employer. [HB-4395] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to a restriction on an employee's responsibility for certain training and education expenditures required by an employer.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ramon Romero Read First Time on 03/21/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes. [HB-4228] [Property Tax ] [Taxes ]
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Bryant Read First Time on 03/21/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action to enforce a motor vehicle mortgagee's lien. [HB-4142] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action to enforce a motor vehicle mortgagee's lien.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell Effective On 9/1/23 on 06/10/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights. [SB-1843] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Rights ]
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathan Johnson Read First Time on 03/20/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee. [HB-3878] [Real Estate ] [Finance ]
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 05/05/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the award of time credits to certain persons released on parole or to mandatory supervision. [HB-3685] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the award of time credits to certain persons released on parole or to mandatory supervision.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jolanda Jones Read First Time on 03/16/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee. [SB-1577] [Real Estate ] [Finance ]
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schwertner Effective On 1/1/24 on 05/19/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the failure to disclose certain appraisal reports by an entity with eminent domain authority in connection with an offer to acquire real property. [SB-1512] [Real Estate ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the failure to disclose certain appraisal reports by an entity with eminent domain authority in connection with an offer to acquire real property.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Referred To Land & Resource Management on 04/28/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of professional charter academies. [HB-3101] [Education ]
Relating to the establishment of professional charter academies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Dorazio Read First Time on 03/14/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the payment or application of funds under construction contracts. [HB-2928] [Construction ]
Relating to the payment or application of funds under construction contracts.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Turner Placed On General State Calendar on 05/11/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law. [HB-2874] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Smithee Read First Time on 03/14/2023

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