The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1119 on operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated authored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Bartels. The bill provides that a person who operates a vehicle with at least five nanograms of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the person's saliva, as identified by a qualified test, commits the offense of operating a motor vehicle while … [Read more...] about Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated
Law enforcement matters
On recommitment from the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee, the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1186 on law enforcement matters authored by Rep. Bartels and Rep. Commons. The bill was heard and amended on February 5th and February 12th. The bill, as amended, does the following (in relevant part): The amended bill passed 13-0. Read the bill … [Read more...] about Law enforcement matters
Resisting law enforcement
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1188 on resisting law enforcement authored by Rep. Shonkwiler and Rep. McNamara. The bill increases certain penalties for resisting law enforcement. The bill was amended by consent to reset resisting law enforcement to a Level 6 felony if it is committed by using a vehicle, and reset penalties enhanced to a Level 4 felony to a … [Read more...] about Resisting law enforcement
Juvenile justice matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1403 on juvenile justice matters, authored by Rep. McNamara. The overlying bill focuses on juvenile justice reform and the Youth Justice Oversight Committee (YJOC) by doing the following: The bill was amended by consent to remove references to the pilot program from the juvenile behavioral health competitive grant pilot program. The … [Read more...] about Juvenile justice matters
Juvenile law matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1605 on juvenile law matters, authored by Rep. McGuire. The law seeks to enhance child safety, ensure timely services, and clarify the roles and rights of involved parties in legal proceedings. On February 2nd, the committee heard testimony in support of the bill from Champions for Children, Firefly Children & Family Alliance, three … [Read more...] about Juvenile law matters