Fees in civil cases; increases fee for filing in general district court and in circuit court. (SB916)
Introduced By
Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Fees in civil cases. Increases the fee for filing any civil action in general district court to $100 (currently $27); and increases the fees for filing a civil action in circuit court to a sliding scale (currently, between $60 and $160): in cases seeking recovery up to $50,000 - fee is $150; up to $100,000 - $200; up to $250,000 - $300; up to $500,000 - $400; up to $1,000,000 - $500; and above $1,000,000 - $750. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/05/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 |
| 01/05/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 098060333 |
| 01/05/2009 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/13/2009 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil |
| 01/21/2009 | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (12-Y 3-N) (see vote tally) |