FLOOR MINUTES OF THE
ASSEMBLY Committee on Judiciary
Seventieth Session
May 12, 1999
The Committee on Judiciary was called to order at 11:00 a.m., on May 12, 1999, behind the bar of the Assembly by Chairman Bernie Anderson.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mr. Bernie Anderson, Chairman; Mr. Mark Manendo, Vice Chairman; Ms. Sharron Angle; Mr. Greg Brower; Ms. Barbara Buckley; Mr. John Carpenter; Mr. Jerry Claborn; Mr. Tom Collins; Mr. Don Gustavson; Mrs. Ellen Koivisto; Ms. Sheila Leslie; Ms. Kathy McClain; Mr. Dennis Nolan; Ms. Genie Ohrenschall;
Senate Bill 30: Increases monetary limits relating to claims in justices’ courts. (BDR 1-1032)
Chairman Anderson proposed an additional amendment to clarify that the bill applied to all small claims cases filed on or after October 1, 1999. He noted if that language was not added, the small claims court would be flooded with motions to amend pending cases to the higher $5,000 limit. He further noted that would be a huge burden on the court and it would unfairly penalize many defendants.
ASSEMBLYMAN MANENDO MOVED AMEND AND DO PASS S.B. 30.
ASSEMBLYWOMAN ANGLE SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Anderson adjourned the meeting at 11:10 a.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Jennifer Carnahan,
Committee Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Assemblyman Bernie Anderson, Chairman
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