Governor says lawsuit reform vital as lawmakers return to Capitol
By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau on Sep 3, 2013, at 1:28 PM
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Oklahoma Lottery Commission Executive Director Rollo Redburn on Tuesday sent up a trial balloon for lawmakers.
Parker has served the past seven years on the regents board.
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OKLAHOMA CITY -- Gov. Mary Fallin on Tuesday said lawsuit reform is one of the most important issues facing the state of Oklahoma.
Lawmakers returned Tuesday to the Capitol after Fallin called them into special session to address a court decision which tossed out a 2009 lawsuit reform package.
Lawmakers are expected to pass individual bills to deal with the various sections of House Bill 1603. The state's high court in June ruled that the measure violated a state constitutional ban against putting more than one subject in a bill.
Fallin said restoring the measures is important to improve the business climate by retaining and recruiting businesses to the state.
"We should be able to get this done quickly," the governor said.
Some have said spending $30,000 a day for the special session is a waste of money.
Fallin said waiting another year could cost businesses and those in medical community multi-millions of dollars.
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Oklahoma Lottery Commission Executive Director Rollo Redburn on Tuesday sent up a trial balloon for lawmakers.
Parker has served the past seven years on the regents board.
CONTACT THE REPORTER
405-528-2465
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