LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: HB 969 HLS 24RS 1214
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.: HB 663
Date: May 21, 2024 12:41 PM Author: GREEN
Dept./Agy.: Judiciary
Subject: Court proceedings conducted via remote technology Analyst: Garrett Ordner
COURTS EN NO IMPACT See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides relative to court proceedings to be conducted via remote technology
Proposed law provides that in any civil proceeding that does not require witness testimony or the introduction of evidence, a
party may provide written notice to the court at least ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date that he will appear
remotely. Provided the court has the requisite technology, the court shall allow the party to appear by audio-visual means,
unless the court provides written reasons declining the remote appearance for good cause. Proposed law requires the court
to ensure the technology enables all parties to fully participate, require that a remote appearance abide by any necessary
privacy and security requirements, and have a process for a party, court reporter, or other court personnel to alert of any
technology or audibility issues arising during a remote proceeding.
EXPENDITURES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
REVENUES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental expenditures as a result of this measure. Present law currently
allows courts to conduct civil proceedings remotely at their own discretion. Proposed law gives parties in court proceedings
the right to appear remotely upon giving notice; however, the court may require the party to appear in person if the court
does not have the requisite technology or provides written reasons declining the remote appearance for good cause.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
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