FLOOR AMENDMENT (MCEACHIN) REJECTED BY HOUSE OF DELEGATES

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3. That the Commonwealth consents to be sued in state or federal court by its employees and former employees who have grievances pursuant to § 2.1-116.06 of the Code of Virginia regarding adverse employment actions related to discrimination or retaliation when such persons are seeking to enforce right or obtain remedies afforded by federal law when the United States Congress has indicated its intent that such laws be applicable to the states in their capacity as employers. This consent is given for the sole purpose described in this section and does not constitute consent to be sued for any other purpose nor does it constitute a waiver of the State's statutory, common law or constitutional immunity for any other purpose. This consent applies to any suit filed after the effective date of this act. Agencies are authorized to expend such sums as are required to pay damages, costs and attorneys fees in any action brought by a state employee following the effective date of this act.