SB 620: Business Damages
On Senate Calendar This Thursday
Overview
SB 620 (Hutson) would authorize a business that has been engaged in a lawful business in the state for at least three years to claim business damages from a local government if the government enacts or amends an ordinance or charter provision that will cause a reduction of at least 15% of the business' profit.
Current Status
SB 620 is on the Senate Special Order Calendar this Thursday, January 27. League staff has offered language to amend the bill to address the League’s concerns. We are awaiting a response from the bill sponsor on what if any proposed changes they will accept. 
Next Steps
No action is requested at this time. The League will send an alert requesting specific action once we have more information. 
Additional Information

Click here to watch last week’s Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on SB 620. Discussion of the bill begins at approximately 7:30. Testimony from FLC Lobbyist Rebecca O’Hara starts at approximately 42:40.