The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1313 concerning court matters authored by Rep. J. Young. The bill amends the magistrate statutes to provide magistrates have the same powers as judges, except judicial mandate, sunsets the judicial technology oversight committee (JTOC), and increases the small claims jurisdictional limit to $8,000. The bill was amended by … [Read more...] about Court matters
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Claims concerning user fees
S.E.A. 582, P.L. 195 Effective: §1 retroactive to July 1, 2017; §2 retroactive to July 1, 2015; §3-6 effective May 6, 2019 Defines the term "user fee" as a fee, rate, or charge imposed by a political subdivision: (1) that represents a just, reasonable, and proportionate approximation of the use or privilege for use of a service, the benefit conferred by the use or privilege for use o … [Read more...] about Claims concerning user fees
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
Administrative law judges
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1223 on administrative law judges, sponsored by Sen. Head. The bill establishes the office of administrative law proceedings (office) within the state personnel department to hear certain administrative proceedings that result in a finding of fact determining the legal rights, duties, or privileges of a party after an opportunity for an … [Read more...] about Administrative law judges
Disputes involving homeowners associations
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard Rep. Burton’s HB 1138 on disputes involving home owners associations. The bill provides that if mediation is mandatory if either party requests it. The bill further provides that if neither party requests mediation, or if mediation is unsuccessful, a claimant may begin legal proceedings. The House Judiciary Committee o … [Read more...] about Disputes involving homeowners associations