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Minutes for HB2604 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Increasing the dollar amount for a small claim to $10,000.
Minutes Content for Thu, Feb 1, 2024
Chairperson Humphries open the hear on HB2604. Natalie Scott provided an explanation of the bill. She stood for questions (Attachment 5)
Proponent
Representative Fred Gardner, DVM had introduced this bill to raise the limit from $4000 to $10,000 for the maximum amount of a claim in small claims court. The maximum has not been adjusted since the 1970’s. He stated that he has used this remedy many times and it has proven to be a very useful tool. This bill brings Kansas law in step with national averages and neighboring states. There were no questions for Representative Gardner. (Attachment 6)
Ron Sigg said the national average is about $8500 from the research he has done. He is in the car business and they do their own financing. Going to District court can take up to a year whereas Small claims court is quick and easy and is one of the best ways they have of recovering any losses. Mr. Sigg stood for questions. (Attachment 7)
Written Only Proponents
Eric Stafford, Vice President of Government Affairs, Kansas Chamber (Attachment 8)
Jenna Hesse, PSK Properties LLC (Attachment 9)
Amanda Allison, DVM, Countryside Veterinary Clinic (Attachment 10)
Mason Sigg, Owner, Sigg Tire & Repair (Attachment 11)
Jadyn Vink, Kentucky St. Apartments (Attachment 12)
Jerrik Sigg, Sigg Financial Services LLC. (Attachment 13)
Vickie Britt, Officer Manager, J-Ds Automotive Inc. (Attachment 14)
Chairperson Humphries closed the hearing on HB2604.
Chairperson Humphries adjourned the meeting at 4:53 pm.
