The Act amends the general provisions regarding magistrate courts. The Act raises monetary jurisdiction of civil claims in magistrate courts to an amount demanded or value of property claimed from $5000 to $15,000.
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The Act changes provisions relating to termination of parental rights when the child is not in the parent's custody. The Act makes the adoption of children easier by terminating parental rights in appropriate cases. The Act makes it more difficult for parents to circumvent termination by attempting to
The Act requires local school board to create student codes of conduct addressing certain types of conduct during school hours and at school-related functions. It requires the local boards to address the conduct in a manner that is appropriate to the age of the student. It also requires the local
The Act creates a tort with liability for Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) decisions concerning medical conditions that result in death or injury. A plaintiff may recover actual damages from an HMO or managed care provider if the plaintiff can prove he or she suffered from a poor decision made by
The Act creates a statewide homestead tax credit that has the effect of an exemption and is in addition to existing local exemptions. The Act gives homeowners a credit against their property tax liabilities to counties and school districts, and the state reimburses these entities for lost revenue. The tax
The Act allows law enforcement agencies to apply for certificates to use speed detection devices so long as the applicant provides continuous law enforcement services or allows only full-time officers to operate such devices. The Act defines what is commonly know as a "speed trap." It provides a
The Act requires state agencies to make their meeting agendas available to the public. The agencies must post and distribute their meeting agendas. If an agency meeting is closed to the public, the chairperson or the person presiding over the meeting must file a notarized affidavit stating that the closed
