House Amendments to Senate Bill No. 2021

 

TO THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE:

 

  THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT THE HOUSE HAS ADOPTED THE AMENDMENTS SET OUT BELOW:

 

 

AMENDMENT NO. 1

 

     Amend by striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

 

     SECTION 1.  As a result of the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, the statutes of limitations applicable to any causes of action occurring or accruing in all state courts and administrative actions and appeals before any state agency are extended for ninety (90) days.  This section shall stand repealed on July 1, 2006.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

     Further, amend by striking the title in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

 

     AN ACT TO EXTEND STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS FOR 90 DAYS FOR CAUSES OF ACTION OCCURRING OR ACCRUING IN STATE COURTS AND STATE AGENCIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

 

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      Don Richardson

Clerk of the House of Representatives