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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5027

SB 5027: Small claims limit raised

Raising the jurisdictional limit for small claims departments.

Summary

  • The jurisdiction of small claims courts is increased to $2,500. A corporation plaintiff may not be represented by an attorney or paralegal in small claims court.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5027), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 11, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 18, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 3, 1991
Prime sponsor
Gary Nelson (R-21)
Introduced
January 16, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 3, 1991
Session law
Chapter 71, Laws of 1991
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5027, SSB 5027

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gary Nelson (R-21)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen D-29Leo K. Thorsness R-11

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 11, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5027
40 Yea 2 Nay 1 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat16215
Republican24001
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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House · Final Passage

April 18, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5027
97 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57010
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Absent (1)

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History

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SB 5027 in other sessions

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