2007 Legislative Document (House) 2036 (To Clarify Governmental Liability with Respect to Transfer Stations)

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Introduced by Rep. Janet T. Mills (D) on December 21, 2007, this bill addresses an inconsistency in the Maine Tort Claims Act as applied in recent Law Court decisions. This bill makes clear that a governmental entity is liable for its negligent acts and omissions in the construction, operation or maintenance of any transfer station. A definition of "transfer station" that tracks the Department of Environmental Protection's rules is added.
- Referred to the Judiciary Committee on December 21, 2007.
Received in the Senate on April 2, 2008.
Failed in the Senate by voice vote on April 2, 2008, the senate/or house decided against further actions and the bill is dead.

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1) 2007 Legislative Document (House) 2036 (To Clarify Governmental Liability with Respect to Transfer Stations) [by admin on January 1, 2001]
Introduced in the House on December 21, 2007

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