The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 223 on accounting by attorney in fact, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill provides that an attorney in fact is required to render and deliver a written accounting if requested by a person who jointly owns an account with the principal. The bill also provides that an attorney in fact may not render and deliver an accounting to the child of … [Read more...] about Accounting by attorney in fact
Claims concerning user fees and court technology
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard SB 582 on jurisdiction of the tax court over fees, sponsored by Rep. Karickhoff. The bill provides that a taxpayer's appeal of an assessment may not include a claim related to the legality or constitutionality of certain other charges, rates, or fees. The bill also provides that the tax court does not have jurisdiction … [Read more...] about Claims concerning user fees and court technology
Child support
For amend and vote only, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1520 on child support, sponsored by Sen. Busch. The bill does the following: Provides that the duty to support a child ceases when the child becomes 19 years of age unless the child is a full-time student in a secondary school. Provides that in order for child support to continue for a child who is: (1) 19 years of … [Read more...] about Child support
Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
The Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy heard HB 1651 concerning judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms. The bill provides that a dangerous person is not a proper person for the purpose of applying for or receiving a license to carry a handgun. The bill further provides that a dangerous person who knowingly or intentionally rents, purchases, receives … [Read more...] about Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
Fertility fraud and deception
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard SB 174 on fertility fraud and deception, sponsored by Rep. Pressel. The bill establishes a cause of action for civil fertility fraud and provides that a prevailing plaintiff may be awarded: (1) compensatory and punitive damages; or (2) liquidated damages of $10,000 and specifies the statute of limitations for civil … [Read more...] about Fertility fraud and deception