To provide a restriction on certain attorney fees.
What it does: Rewrites page 257, lines 9–15
Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)Rewrites page 257, lines 9–15
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 257, lines 9–15 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: None of the funds contained in this Act may be made available to pay:
Inserted: (a) the fees of an attorney who represents a party in an action or an attorney who defends any action, including an administrative proceeding, brought against the District of Columbia Public Schools under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) in excess of $4,000 for that action; or
Inserted: (b) the fees of an attorney or firm whom the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia determines to have a pecuniary interest, either through an attorney, officer or employee of the firm, in any special education diagnostic services, schools, or other special education service providers.
Original wording
On page 257, strike lines 9 through 15 and insert the following in lieu thereof:
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As printed
On page 257, strike lines 9 through 15 and insert the following in lieu thereof:
“None of the funds contained in this Act may be made available to pay:
(a) the fees of an attorney who represents a party in an action or an attorney who defends any action, including an administrative proceeding, brought against the District of Columbia Public Schools under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) in excess of $4,000 for that action; or
(b) the fees of an attorney or firm whom the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia determines to have a pecuniary interest, either through an attorney, officer or employee of the firm, in any special education diagnostic services, schools, or other special education service providers.”
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 199 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Durbin.(consideration: CR S1427-1429)
January 23, 2003
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 199 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Durbin.(consideration: CR S1427-1429)
January 23, 2003
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 199 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.(text as modified: CR S1428)
January 23, 2003
Amendment SA 199 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Durbin. (consideration: CR S1427-1429) To provide a restriction on certain attorney fees.
January 23, 2003
Amendment SA 199 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S1428)
January 23, 2003
Senate amendment submitted
January 21, 2003