SB 262-FN (2014): revising the form for “summons instead of arrest” and prohibiting prejudgment attachments in small claims actions.

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SB 262-FN (2014)

revising the form for “summons instead of arrest” and prohibiting prejudgment attachments in small claims actions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 194

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0417s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0417s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 6, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2014 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1257h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-1257h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 8, 2014 the Senate adopted “Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1257h, NT” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1870eba) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2014. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2014-1870e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 18, 2014, making it Chapter 194 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2014, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 2, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 8, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 13, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0417s — voice vote, passed
  • March 6, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1257h, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2014, Senate: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1257h, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 4, 2014: Hearing: 2/4/14, Room 100, SH, 9:15 a.m.; SC4
  • February 5, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0417s, 2/13/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC6
  • February 13, 2014: Committee Amendment 0417s, AA, VV
  • February 13, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0417s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • February 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/6/14; SC8
  • March 6, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 2, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/2/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 8, 2014: Executive Session: 4/8/2014 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 10, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1257h (NT) (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • April 16, 2014: Amendment #2014-1257h (New Title) AA VV
  • April 16, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1257h, NT, MA VV
  • May 8, 2014: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1257h, NT, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1870eba Adopted, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2014-1870e Adopted, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 18, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/11/14; Chapter 0194
  • July 18, 2014: I. Section 1 Effective 09/09/14
  • July 18, 2014: II. Remainder Effective 07/01/15

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 316 (2021): requiring a person issued a summons to remain of good behavior.

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