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BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5471: Small claims collection cost

Authorizing recovery of additional small claims collection costs.

Summary

  • In addition to existing fees, a court may award a reasonable collection fee of up to $300 for work performed to enforce a small claims court judgment that has not been paid in a timely manner.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2001
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Stephen Johnson (R-47)
Introduced
January 24, 2001 in the Senate
Last action
January 14, 2002
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
HB 1298

AN ACT Relating to small claims collection cost recovery;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Stephen Johnson (R-47)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Jeanine Long R-44Dow Constantine D-34

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5471 in other sessions

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