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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Heitmeier SB No. 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)(intro. para.), 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.
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.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the reengrossed
bill.
1. Deleted provision authorizing judges of the City Court of Monroe to engage in
the practice of law.