The House Judiciary Committee met briefly Wednesday morning to advance two bills addressing mental health and juvenile jurisdiction and held a hearing on one bill.
House Bill 4169 addresses mental health examination requirements by updating state law to ensure consistency across related legal processes.
The purpose of the bill is to align the standards for mental health examinations used in certain court proceedings with those already required for involuntary hospitalization.
The bill was reported to the House with the recommendation that it do pass.
House Bill 4364 addresses juvenile jurisdiction on military installations by updating the sharing of authority between the federal government and the state.
The purpose of the bill is to allow the transfer of exclusive federal legislative jurisdiction back to the state in cases involving juveniles.
After considering the previous bills, the Committee then held a hearing on HB4484.
House Bill 4484 would grant county commissions the same flexibility currently afforded to municipalities when selling or leasing public property.
The purpose of the bill is to expand local authority by allowing counties to manage their real property under similar standards and procedures as cities and towns.
