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Minutes for HB2604 - Committee on Judiciary

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Increasing the dollar amount for a small claim to $10,000.

Minutes Content for Tue, Mar 12, 2024

Chairwoman Warren opened the hearing on HB2604.

Jason Thompson, Revisor's Office, provided an overview of the bill and stood for questions. (Attachment 1)

Representative Fred Gardner provided testimony in support of the bill.  This bill changes the maximum amount allowed to be claimed in Small Claims Court to $10,000.  This is a good logical update to the statute, and encourages your support. (Attachment  2)

Dan Murray, behalf of Kansas State Federation of Independent Businesses.  They support the bill as it reasonably addresses 20 years of inflation and makes sound policy sense for the backbone of our economy.  (Attachment 3)

Written only testimony in support of HB2604 was submitted by Eric Stafford, Kansas Chamber (Attachment 4)

Marisa Bayless Special Counsel to the Chief Justice, provided neutral testimony on the bill.  She provided additional information for consideration of the bill. (Attachment 5) 

There being no further conferees, Chairwoman Warren closed the hearing on HB2604.