The original instrument was prepared by Jerry G. Jones. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Thomas L. Tyler.
DIGEST
Heitmeier (SB 544)
Proposed law repeals the prohibition against judges of the City Court of Monroe from engaging
in the practice of law.
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. 13:1952(15)(a) and 2151.4(D) and (E) and R.S. 40:39.1(A)(intro para),
39.1(A)(1), (B)(1), (C), and (D); adds R.S. 13:2151.4(F); repeals R.S. 13:1875(10)(c))
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.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Repeals the prohibition against judges of the City Court of Monroe from engaging
in the practice of law.