The House Joint Resolution No. 51 confirms the Claims Commissioner's decision to award Marquis Jackson a compensation of $5,312,921 for his claim against the state regarding wrongful incarceration. This resolution was reported favorably by the Judiciary Committee and is set to be funded from the adjudicated claims account of the General Fund.
The financial impact of this resolution is a one-time expenditure of $5,312,921, which will not have ongoing fiscal implications in future years. The resolution has received unanimous support from the Judiciary Committee, indicating a strong consensus on the matter within the legislative body.