The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1516, sponsored by Rep. Crider, on domestic violence fatality review committee. The bill removes the limit on the authority of a local domestic violence review team (local review team) to the review of fatalities when the person who commits the act of domestic violence resulting in death is charged with a criminal offense that results in a … [Read more...] about Domestic violence fatality review committee
Criminal
Plastic-coated ammunition
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1095 on plastic-coated ammunition sponsored by Sens. Bray and Tomes. Author Rep. Burton explained that the bill establishes a definition of armor-piercing ammunition and allows exceptions to the prohibition on possession, manufacture, sale and delivery of this ammunition. The bill was amended by consent to clarify that the exception allowing … [Read more...] about Plastic-coated ammunition
Informational hearing regarding Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council and issues regarding implementation of H.B. 1006 (2015)
The Senate Courts and Criminal Law Committee held an informational meeting on criminal justice reform issues. Chair Sen. Mike Young invited state and local criminal justice stakeholders to present information on the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC) and HB 1006 implementation issues. The following individuals presented information: David Powell, Executive Director, I … [Read more...] about Informational hearing regarding Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council and issues regarding implementation of H.B. 1006 (2015)
Mid-Session: Criminal Law
Bill No. Bill Title Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Sponsor(s) SB 8 Forfeiture 2/23/17 Do Pass -A 2/27/17 Engrossed 2/28/17 Passed 40-10 Torr, VanNatter SB 15 Cannabidiol for the treatment of epilepsy 2/9/17 Do Pass -A 2/13/17 Engrossed -A 2/14/17 Passed 38-12 Friend, Miller SB 37 Certifications concerning breath tests 1/12/17 Do Pass 1/17/17 Engrossed 1/23/17 Passed … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Criminal Law
Forfeiture
For amend and vote only, the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard Sen. Boots’ SB 8 on forfeiture. The bill permits seized property to be forfeited to the state only if the owner of the property has been convicted of a criminal offense, repeals a provision permitting the state to turn over seized property to the federal government, and makes conforming amendments and r … [Read more...] about Forfeiture