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Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
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2nd
Reading
3rd
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Opposite
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1st
Reading
Referral
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2nd
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3rd
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Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Constitutional Amendment - Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy
Sponsored by
Senators Waldstreicher, Smith, and West
Status
In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m.
Analysis
Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
Increasing the amount in controversy in civil proceedings in which the right to a jury trial may be limited by legislation from more than $15,000 to more than $30,000; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.
Details
Constitutional Bill
Introduced in a prior session as: SB0474 Session: 2015 Regular Session
Bill File Type: Regular
Contingency - on a referendum
Legislation History
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
2/04/2019
Legislative Date
2/04/2019
Action
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Proceedings
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
2/06/2019
Legislative Date
2/06/2019
Action
Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Constitutional Amendment - Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
Senate 2/04/2019 2/04/2019 First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Senate 2/06/2019 2/06/2019 Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m.
Text - First - Constitutional Amendment - Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy
Last Updated: 2/3/2020 2:34 PM
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