SB1177 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

CT OF CLAIMS TERMS-FEES-RULES
Last Action

6/02/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors

Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends Court of Claims Act. Provides that judges appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate under the Act shall hold office for a term of 6 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Provides that each judge shall receive an annual salary as set by the Compensation Review Board. Authorizes the court to hold sessions and take evidence remotely as it deems necessary to expedite the business of the court. Authorizes the court to adopt administrative rules to provide for remote or electronic filing of a claim or other motion, participation in any capacity before the court, taking of evidence or testimony, conducting any business of the court, or payment of any fees to the court. Authorizes the court to adopt rules determining the form and manner of all filing fees and other charges due the court. Provides that all claims arising under the Act must filed within 5 years (instead of one year) of the crime on which a claim is based under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/24/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
1/24/2025SenateFirst Reading
1/24/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
2/04/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
4/04/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/11/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
5/09/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
6/02/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments