Senator TURNER proposed the following amendment (7R001.SP.ASM):
    Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 2, by striking lines 23 through 42 and inserting:
        /     (b)     No award for damages under this chapter shall include punitive or exemplary damages or interest prior to judgment, except as provided in subsection (c).
    (c)     A party that files an offer of judgment under this chapter as provided in Section 15-35-400(A) shall be allowed to recover as provided in Section 15-35-400(B) from the offeree regardless of whether the total of administrative, filing, or other court costs, and the eight percent interest on the amount of the verdict or award from the date of the offer, combined with the verdict or award exceeds the liability limits specified in Sections 15-78-120(a)(1) through (a)(4). The eight percent interest must be determined from the date of the offer and must be computed on the amount of the verdict or award subsequent to the application of any limitations on liability in Section 15-78-120(a)(1) through (a)(4). Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit or restrict the right of a defendant who is an offeror pursuant to Section 15-35-400(A) from receiving administrative, filing, or other court costs, and a reduction from the judgment or award of eight percent interest on the amount of the verdict or award as provided in Sections 15-35-400(B)(1) and (B)(3).
    (c)(d)     In any claim, action, or proceeding to enforce a provision of         /

    Renumber sections to conform.
    Amend title to conform.