Oklahoma
State Senate
For Immediate Release: May 11, 2009
Sen. Charles Laster
Statement from Democratic Leader Charlie Laster on Announcement
of Tort Reform Compromise
“At first glance the agreement announced today
looks very similar to the compromise bill from 2007 crafted by
Governor Henry.
“We are pleased negotiators were able to take
the crux of the 2007 proposal to include in the provisions of
this agreement.
“After the bipartisan defeat of Senator Coffee’s
far-reaching political and punitive attorney fee referendum bill
he predicted this day would never come.
“Senator Coffee was wrong.
“Today’s announcement of an agreement
shows when the politics of fear and retaliation are left at the
door, parties can come to the table and have an open and honest
debate about the best way to move our state forward.”
For more information contact:
Sen. Laster's Office - 405-521-5539