The original instrument was prepared by Cathy R. Wells. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Jerry G. Jones.
DIGEST
Heitmeier (SB 544)
Present law provides that the Second City Court of the city of New Orleans has civil jurisdiction
in cases where the amount does not exceed $20,000.
Proposed law provides such jurisdiction in cases that do not exceed $25,000.
Present law authorizes district court clerks to issue and collect fees for certain vital records.
Proposed law retains present law and authorizes the clerk for the Second City Court of the city of
New Orleans to issue and collect fees for certain vital records.
Proposed law requires the state registrar promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of
the provisions of proposed law no later than Jan. 1, 2015.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 13:2151.4(D) and (E) and R.S. 40:39.1(A)(1), (B)(1), (C), and (D); adds R.S.
13:2151.4(F))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary A to the original
bill
1. Changed $35,000 to $25,000.