This bill eliminates the $25 court surcharge that defendants must normally pay when filing a response in circuit court cases, but specifically keeps that surcharge waived for eviction (forcible entry and detainer) cases. The change clarifies that eviction defendants continue to be exempt from paying this court access fee, along with government entities and people receiving public assistance benefits.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 480
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 438
Signed by the President S.J. 388
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 417
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 340
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 27
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 27
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 27
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 93
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 0. H.J. 115
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 2
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 2
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 13
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass