Adopted

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO 1 PROPOSED TO

Senate Bill No. 2021

BY: Committee

     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  This section shall stand repealed on July 1, 2006.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.