31.   Smith said not reimbursing witnesses for lost wages would mean average Texans would be left out of legislative debates.

32.   The balance was for future lost wages as a result of the controversy.

33.   The bill, which now goes to the House, would also give compensation for lost wages, counseling and medical expenses, legal fees and other expenses.

34.   The biggest mystery is how the fund will calculate lost wages, Baker said.

35.   The drivers would still be able to file lawsuits to cover their medical expenses and lost wages after an accident.

36.   The ill that never will be cured in all this, though, is the millions and millions in lost wages that Eagleson cost NHL players.

37.   The law permits recovery of lost wages or, in the case of willful misconduct by the employer, twice the lost wages.

38.   The money is intended to help cover lost wages and travel to and from court appearances for the Tulloch and Parker families.

39.   The legislation would not put limits on actual damages like lost wages and medical expenses.

40.   The money is intended to pay for psychological counseling, funerals, medical expenses and lost wages.