The House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee heard SB 1 on the Department of Child Services (DCS), sponsored by Rep. Mahan. The bill makes various changes: Indicates a court shall determine that consent to adoption is not required from the parent if the parent is convicted of certain crimes, which would also include crimes in another state that are substantially similar t … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services
Going upon the premises of another
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 220 on going upon the premises of another, sponsored by Rep. May. The bill amends the law providing that a person who goes upon the premises of another for certain purposes does not have an assurance that the premises are safe for the person's purpose. The bill also specifies that the law applies to a person who goes upon the premises of … [Read more...] about Going upon the premises of another
Accounting by attorney in fact
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 223 on accounting by attorney in fact, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill provides that an attorney in fact is required to render and deliver a written accounting if requested by a person who jointly owns an account with the principal. The bill also provides that an attorney in fact may not render and deliver an accounting to the child of … [Read more...] about Accounting by attorney in fact
Claims concerning user fees and court technology
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard SB 582 on jurisdiction of the tax court over fees, sponsored by Rep. Karickhoff. The bill provides that a taxpayer's appeal of an assessment may not include a claim related to the legality or constitutionality of certain other charges, rates, or fees. The bill also provides that the tax court does not have jurisdiction … [Read more...] about Claims concerning user fees and court technology
Child support
For amend and vote only, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1520 on child support, sponsored by Sen. Busch. The bill does the following: Provides that the duty to support a child ceases when the child becomes 19 years of age unless the child is a full-time student in a secondary school. Provides that in order for child support to continue for a child who is: (1) 19 years of … [Read more...] about Child support