District courts; jurisdictional limit does not include any attorney fees.
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SB 1342 — District courts; jurisdictional limit does not include any attorney fees.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 657 (effective 7/1/17)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2017. Enacted.
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Enacted
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 8 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Provides that the jurisdictional limit for general district courts does not include any attorney fees. The bill requires that the amount of an appeal bond required for appeals from a district court include any amount awarded for attorney fees in the case.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill SB 1342 include the addition of a new section (74.220.50.220) while removing an earlier section (74.220.50.48). This adjustment could represent an update to the law that reflects new priorities or regulations. It’s important because it shows lawmakers are responding to current needs or concerns within the community.
74.220.50.4874.220.50.220
View plain text versions (4)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0657) View text Current html March 20, 2017
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1342ER) View text html March 07, 2017
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 17103446D-E html February 01, 2017
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103446D html January 10, 2017
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 657 (effective 7/1/17)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 3/13/17
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House with amendment BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 17103446D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB1342E
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103446D
Sponsors
- Scott A. Surovell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (100)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1342 do?
- Provides that the jurisdictional limit for general district courts does not include any attorney fees. The bill requires that the amount of an appeal bond required for appeals from a district court include any amount awarded for attorney fees in the case.
- Who sponsors SB 1342?
- SB 1342 is sponsored by Scott A. Surovell.
- What is the current status of SB 1342?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 1342?
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