The Senate Health and Provider Services Committee heard HB 1216 concerning medical services for certain detainees sponsored by Sen. Tyler Johnson and Sen. Charbonneau and authored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill requires Medicaid reimbursement for services required to be covered by the office of the secretary of family and social services provided to an eligible individual while … [Read more...] about Medical services for certain detainees
Family and juvenile law matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1369 on family and juvenile law matters sponsored by Sen. Brown, Sen. Koch, and Sen. Dernulc. Author, Rep. McGuire, stated the bill prioritizes child safety and decreases the time to permanency for children in foster care. The bill provides clear and concise statutory guidelines for DCS and the courts to use when determining the … [Read more...] about Family and juvenile law matters
Mid-Session: Civil Law
The following civil law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 17 Age verification for material harmful to minors SB 36 Interference with boundary marker SB 226 Attorney's fees HB 1003 Administrative law HB 1209 Rule against perpetuities HB 1235 Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms The following bill died in its originating … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Civil Law
Mid-Session: Criminal Law
The following criminal law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 23 Damage to a fire suppression system SB 70 Bail and release review commission SB 149 Tobacco sales SB 151 Statute of limitations SB 170 Crimes and election workers (f/k/a Various elections matters) SB 172 Compensation for victims of violent crime SB 179 Commission on court … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Criminal Law
Mid-Session: Family Law
SB 16 Guardians ad litem in adoption The following bill died in its originating house:SB 46 Parental rights … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Family Law