HI SB427 | 2018 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Over of previous SB427

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-17 - Re-Referred to JDC.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Establishes the exclusive jurisdiction of the small claims division of the district court over cases in which the amount claimed is $1,000 or less exclusive of interest and costs. Expands the small claims division's jurisdiction over personal property cases to include any personal property worth $5,000 or less.

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Title

Relating To Small Claims Division Of The District Court.

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-01-17SenateRe-Referred to JDC.
2017-11-30 Carried over to 2018 Regular Session.
2017-02-22SenateThe committee on JDL deferred the measure.
2017-02-15SenateThe committee(s) on JDL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-22-17 9:00AM in conference room 016.
2017-01-23SenateReferred to JDL.
2017-01-23SenatePassed First Reading.
2017-01-20SenateIntroduced.

Same As/Similar To

HB1400 (Same As) 2017-11-30 - Carried over to 2018 Regular Session.
SB427 (Carry Over) 2017-02-22 - The committee on JDL deferred the measure.

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