The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Tomes’ SB 119 on prohibited firearm transfers to minors. The bill provides the following: that a person may not sell, give, or in any other manner transfer ownership or possession of a machine gun to any person under 18 years of age that a person who knowingly or intentionally sells, provides, or in any other manner transfers ownership or … [Read more...] about Prohibited firearm transfers to minors
Traffic crimes
The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law heard Sen. Koch’s SB 186 on enhancing penalties for some traffic crimes, like Operating While Intoxicated crimes and Leaving the Scene of the Accident, and consecutive sentencing for certain OWI crimes. The bill was amended in hearing to create a new crime of OWI resulting in catastrophic injury. This will carry the same penalty a … [Read more...] about Traffic crimes
Electronic filing and notice
For amend and vote only, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. M. Young’s SB 208 on electronic filing and notice. The bill allows a person to use electronic filing or service instead of mailing in certain cases if electronic filing or service is authorized by rules adopted by the Supreme Court. The bill passed 9-2. Read the bill at h … [Read more...] about Electronic filing and notice
Unlawful indemnity agreements
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Messmer’s SB 230 on unlawful indemnity agreements. The bill provides that the law concerning indemnity agreements in construction or design contracts applies to certain design-build contracts. It also specifies that "sole negligence" for purposes of liability under a construction or design contract does not include vicarious liability, im … [Read more...] about Unlawful indemnity agreements
Probation and parole for animal abusers
The Senate Committee on Public Policy heard SB 474 authored by Sen. Alting on probation and parole restrictions for animal abusers. The bill mandates the parole board as a condition of parole, and the court as a condition of probation or parole, to prohibit a person convicted of animal abuse from owning, harboring, or training a companion animal. It also defines "animal abuse … [Read more...] about Probation and parole for animal abusers