The House Education Committee heard HB 1134 authored by Rep. Cook and Co-authored by Reps. Prescott and Goodrich on education matters. The bill, in relevant part, makes changes to the definition of "sexually explicit" for the purpose of trade regulation. It also removes schools and certain public libraries from the list of entities eligible for a specified defense to criminal … [Read more...] about Education matters
De novo judicial review of agency action
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1063 on de novo judicial review of agency action authored by Rep. Chris Jeter. This bill requires a court to try disputed issues of fact de novo in a judicial review of an agency action and to review all issues of law and fact de novo and without deference to any previous interpretation made by the agency. The bill also provides that the … [Read more...] about De novo judicial review of agency action
Elements of rape
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1079 on elements of rape authored by Rep. Negele.Thebillprovides that a person commits rape if: (1) the person engages in sexual activity with another person and the other person submits to the sexual activity under the belief that the person committing the act is someone the victim knows, other than the … [Read more...] about Elements of rape
Human trafficking
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1081 on human trafficking authored by Rep. McNamara.The billprovides: that confidential reports and other material involving a report or investigation of child abuse and neglect shall be made available to a staff member of a child advocacy centerDefines "child advocacy center" modifies the definition … [Read more...] about Human trafficking
Agency oversight and rulemaking procedures
The House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee heard HB 1100 authored by Rep. Bartels concerning agency oversight and rulemaking procedures. The bill, after adopting an amendment by consent: adds a new chapter regarding the expiration of executive orders and proclamationsaddresses expiration of executive orders issued before July 1, 2022, and in effect on July 1, … [Read more...] about Agency oversight and rulemaking procedures