The following probate bills passed out of their originating house: SB 71 Various probate matters SB 275 FSSA Fiscal Matters … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Probate Law
Mid-Session: Traffic Law
The following traffic law bill passed out of its originating house: SB 251 Penalties for prior OWI convictions The following bill died in its originating house: … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Traffic Law
Children in need of services
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1036 on children in need of services authored by Rep. Garcia Wilburn. The bill requires the department of child services (department) to have in-person contact with an alleged victim of child abuse or neglect: (1) before concluding an assessment; and (2) before dismissing or terminating a pending child in need of services case with the juvenile … [Read more...] about Children in need of services
Military protective order
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1286 on military protective order authored by Rep. Lauer. The bill requires a party to a protective order proceeding to inform the court of any military protective orders issued by a military commander in effect between the parties. The bill also requires the court to consider evidence of a military protective order in effect against a … [Read more...] about Military protective order
Adoption and foster care matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1389 on adoption and foster care matters authored by Rep. Lindauer. The bill prohibits a governmental entity from discriminating against a person in adoption and foster care matters based on the person's sincerely held religious belief. The bill allows a person to bring a cause of action against a governmental entity for discriminating against … [Read more...] about Adoption and foster care matters