This bill would clarify that a response action contractor who responds to a hazardous materials discharge is entitled to civil immunity protection, even though he or she may receive compensation for providing response services.
This bill would also clarify that gasoline is included in the definition of oil with regard to civil immunity for persons responding to an oil spill.
Delivered to Governor at 6:55 p.m. on June 4, 2015.
Assigned Act No. 2015-466.
Clerk of the House Certification
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1509
Whatley motion to Table adopted Voice Vote
Judiciary Amendment Offered
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
Engrossed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 915
Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 914
Judiciary Amendment Offered
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
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