The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation heard HB 1050 sponsored by Sen. Crider on various motor vehicle matters. Author Rep. Pressel presented the bill which in relevant part provides that an individual commits a Class B infraction for failing to yield the right-of-way by making a lane change or failing to reduce their speed (if changing lanes would be … [Read more...] about Various motor vehicle matters
Civil proceeding advance payment contracts
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1124 on civil proceedings advance payment contracts (CPAP)(for profit litigation funding) sponsored by Sen. Liz Brown and Sen. Mark Messmer. Rep Matt Lehman introduced the bill explaining it requires anyone entering a CPAP contract to provide notice of the existence the contract to other parties in a civil litigation. CPAP must also be shared … [Read more...] about Civil proceeding advance payment contracts
Sibling groups in family reunification plans
The Senate Family & Children Services heard HB 1169 on sibling groups in family reunification plans sponsored by Sen. Kyle Walker, Sen, Greg Walker, and Sen. Jon Ford and authored by Rep. Schaibley. This bill requires a court, in determining whether reunification of a child with a parent, guardian, or custodian from whom the child has been removed is in the child's best … [Read more...] about Sibling groups in family reunification plans
Paternity actions
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1172 on paternity actions sponsored by Sen. Greg Walker, Sen. Jon Ford, and Sen. Pol. Author Rep. Clere introduced the bill, explaining that it allows a child to commence a child custody proceeding under certain circumstances and provides that a court having jurisdiction over a child who is the subject of a child in … [Read more...] about Paternity actions
Privacy of nonprofit donor information
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1212 on privacy of nonprofit donor information sponsored by Sen. Liz Brown. Author Rep. Karickhoff presented the bill explaining that the bill bars a state or local agency from collecting or disclosing information that identifies an individual or business entity as a member, supporter, volunteer, or donor of financial or nonfinancial support … [Read more...] about Privacy of nonprofit donor information