CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB18-056
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 19, 2018
Location HCR 0112
SB18-056 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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01:43:13 PM |
Representatives Lee and Willett, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-056, concerning monetary amounts in civil actions. Representative Willett provided background on the issues addressed by the bill, and explained the legislation's effect. Representative Willett also discussed some stakeholder work on amendments. Representative Lee provided additional input on the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the effect of amendments L.008 (Attachment D), L.009 (Attachment E), and L.013 (Attachment F).
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02:02:33 PM |
Mr. Chris Ryan, representing the Judicial Branch, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Ryan discussed the fee structure at the county court level, and addressed the amendments. Mr. Ryan responded to questions regarding trends in court dockets at the county level, and compensation for county judges. Discussion ensued regarding amendment L.013. Discussion followed regarding the Judicial Branch's position on the bill.
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02:14:04 PM |
Representative Lee explained the effect of amendment L.008.
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02:15:16 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.008 |
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| Moved |
Lee |
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| Seconded |
Willett |
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Benavidez |
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Carver |
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Hansen |
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Herod |
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Lundeen |
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Melton |
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Roberts |
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Willett |
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Wist |
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Weissman |
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Lee |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:15:17 PM |
Representative Lee explained the effect of amendment L.009.
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02:16:37 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.009 |
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| Moved |
Lee |
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| Seconded |
Willett |
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Benavidez |
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Carver |
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Hansen |
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Herod |
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Lundeen |
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Melton |
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Roberts |
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Willett |
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Wist |
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Weissman |
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Lee |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:16:38 PM |
Representative Willett explained the effect of amendment L.013. Discussion ensued regarding the potential to include a reporting requirement in the bill pertaining to county court rules.
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02:19:36 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.013 |
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| Moved |
Willett |
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| Seconded |
Lee |
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Benavidez |
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Carver |
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Hansen |
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Herod |
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Lundeen |
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Melton |
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Roberts |
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Willett |
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Wist |
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Weissman |
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Lee |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:19:37 PM |
Discussion ensued regarding issues associated with the bill. Representatives Lee and Willett provided closing remarks in support of SB 18-056.
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02:24:48 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 18-056, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Willett |
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| Seconded |
Lee |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Carver |
Yes |
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Hansen |
Yes |
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Herod |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Melton |
Excused |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Willett |
Yes |
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Wist |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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