HB 1234-FN (2006): reducing the maximum amount of debt or damages for small claims actions.

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HB 1234-FN (2006)

reducing the maximum amount of debt or damages for small claims actions.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2006. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2006, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, RM208/LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 9, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 9 10:30 RM208/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for March 7 (vote 13-2; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: ITL, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 281-FN (2009): increasing the maximum amount of debt or damages for small claims actions and requiring mediation for small claims actions exceeding $5,000 and establishing a fee for the cost of such mediation.

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