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SB 1578: Foreign Govt./Civil Court Action

GENERAL BILL by Latvala

Foreign Govt./Civil Court Action; provides legislative findings & intent; defines term "foreign government"; specifies procedures to be followed by said government in civil court action to recover certain costs; provides applicability; provides grounds for nonrecognition of foreign judgment; provides severability. Creates 69.20,.21,.22,.23.

Effective Date: 07/01/2001
Last Action: 5/4/2001 Senate - Died in Committee on Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
3/6/2001 Senate • Filed
3/16/2001 Senate • Introduced, referred to Judiciary -SJ 00159
5/4/2001 Senate • Died in Committee on Judiciary