HB 1406 (1998): increasing the maximum amount for a small claim action.

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HB 1406 (1998)

increasing the maximum amount for a small claim action.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 47

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 1998, making it Chapter 47 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1999.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 1998, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • March 25, 1998, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • April 9, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ3,P106
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/16/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • February 10, 1998: HEARING FEB10 10:15 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD & FL <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • February 11, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB18 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 18, 1998: PASSED; HJ18,P943 + 1009
  • February 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ4,P104
  • March 25, 1998: HEARING MAR25 10:30 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • April 6, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR09 (VOTE 6-0)
  • April 9, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ10,P257 + 272
  • April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ38,P1587
  • April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ12,P297
  • May 5, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/05/98 EFF: 01/01/99 CHAP.0047

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 23 (1993): increasing the maximum amount in controversy for a small claims action.

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