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OR SB184

OR SB184
Relating to civil procedure.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells the State Court Administrator to look at civil procedure and make a re- port. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Requires the State Court Administrator to study civil procedure and submit findings to the in- terim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

AI Summary

This bill directs the State Court Administrator to conduct a comprehensive study of civil procedure, which involves reviewing and analyzing the current rules and processes governing civil legal proceedings in the state. The administrator is required to submit a detailed report to the interim legislative committees responsible for judiciary matters by September 15, 2026. The report may include recommendations for potential legislative changes to improve civil procedure. Importantly, the bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, meaning the legislation will no longer be in effect after that date. This type of temporary legislative mandate is often used to thoroughly examine a specific legal or procedural issue and provide insights that could inform future policy decisions, without creating a permanent ongoing requirement.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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