Increases the jurisdictional limit from $3,000 to $5,000 for justice courts and increases filing fees
This bill raises the maximum amount of money justice courts can handle in small claims cases from $3,000 to $5,000, excluding interest and costs. It also updates the fees required to file these claims, increasing the cost for smaller claims from $10 to $15 and for larger claims from $15 to $20. The changes apply to individuals and businesses filing suits in justice courts for monetary recovery or property disputes within the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2023
Last action Jul 15, 2024
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Total actions
4
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0
Committee
3
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Feb 6, 2023
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jan 27, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ken Zebrowski
DDemocratic
Co
Aileen Gunther
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Eachus
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Friend
RRepublican
Co
Fred Thiele
DDemocratic
Co
Karl Brabenec
RRepublican
Co
Mike Norris
RRepublican
Co
Phil Palmesano
RRepublican
Co
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Otis
DDemocratic
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