SB 48: Relief of Barney Brown by the State of Florida
CLAIM/GENERAL by Bullard
Relief of Barney Brown by the State of Florida; Providing for the relief of Barney Brown, who was wrongfully incarcerated for 38 years; providing an appropriation to compensate Mr. Brown for his wrongful incarceration; directing the Chief Financial Officer to draw a warrant; providing that the act does not waive certain defenses or increase the state’s liability; providing a limitation on the payment of fees and costs, etc. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: $1,900,000
Effective Date: Upon becoming a law
Last Action: 2/27/2015 Senate - Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 37
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 2/27/2015 Senate - Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 37
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2014 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/3/2014 | Senate |
• Referred to Special Master on Claim Bills; Judiciary; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations |
| 2/27/2015 | Senate |
• Withdrawn from Special Master on Claim Bills; Judiciary; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations • Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 37 |
