The House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee heard HB 1091 on information for prospective adoptive parent, authored by Rep. Burton. The bill was amended by consent to delete the contents of the original bill and insert a requirement that the licensed child placing agency or local office that will conduct an inspection and submit a report to the court concerning a petition … [Read more...] about Information for prospective adoptive parent
Drug addiction workforce recovery program
The House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee heard HB 1134 on drug addiction workforce recovery program, authored by Rep. Davisson. The bill requires the division of mental health and addiction (division) to establish a drug addiction workforce recovery program (program). The program would assist employers who have recently hired or offered to hire individuals who are q … [Read more...] about Drug addiction workforce recovery program
Industrial hemp commodities and products
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1214 authored by Rep. Friend and Rep. Davisson on industrial hemp commodities and products. The amended bill defines "industrial hemp" to include the resins of the Cannabis sativa plant and "CBD oil" as a product that contains not more than 0.3% THC but at least 5% cannabidiol and no other controlled substances. The bill also … [Read more...] about Industrial hemp commodities and products
Data concerning youth in adult court.
The Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1228 authored by Rep. McNamara on data concerning youth in adult court. This bill requires the Criminal Justice Institute to track and publish certain information concerning juveniles under the jurisdiction of an adult court due to a juvenile court not having jurisdiction and waivers of juvenile court jurisdiction. Testimony was … [Read more...] about Data concerning youth in adult court.
Crimes of violence
The Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1250 authored by Rep. Negele on crimes of violence. The bill adds the following offenses to the statutory definition of "crime of violence": (1) Battery as a Level 2 felony. (2) Battery as a Level 3 felony. (3) Battery as a Level 4 felony. (4) Battery as a Level 5 felony and adds conforming amendments. Testimony was presented by the … [Read more...] about Crimes of violence