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SR 120

COURTS: Requests the Senate Committee on Finance, or a subcommittee thereof, to study and make recommendations on court costs in suits involving the state and political subdivisions in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Regina Barrow

Louisiana Senate requests Finance Committee study of court costs in Nineteenth Judicial District lawsuits involving state and local government entities to develop cost-reduction recommendations.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
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Bill Summary · SR 120

Legislative bill overview

SR 120 is a resolution requesting the Louisiana Senate Committee on Finance to study court costs associated with lawsuits involving the state and political subdivisions specifically in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. The study aims to produce recommendations for addressing these costs. This is a study request rather than a law creating new regulations or appropriations.

Why is this important

Court costs can significantly impact the ability of individuals and entities to pursue or defend legal claims. If state and local government entities face disproportionate costs in the Nineteenth Judicial District, this could affect public resources and litigation strategy. The resulting recommendations could inform future policy decisions about court fee structures or budget allocations for judicial administration.

Potential points of contention

  • Geographic specificity: The resolution focuses only on the Nineteenth Judicial District rather than statewide, raising questions about why this particular district was selected and whether recommendations would apply elsewhere
  • Undefined scope: The resolution doesn't specify what types of costs should be examined (filing fees, discovery costs, expert witness fees, etc.) or what constitutes "excessive"
  • Implementation uncertainty: Study recommendations are non-binding; it's unclear whether the Legislature would act on findings or allocate resources to implement changes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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