The House Judiciary and subcommittees discussed several bills this morning.
Judiciary
House Bill 4466 would extend the public intoxication code to include being under the influence of narcotics. This bill was advanced to the floor.
House Bill 4695 would increase the criminal penalty for anyone guilty of sexual assault on a minor. This bill was advanced to the floor.
House Bill 4725 would allow a court to order a change in the animal’s place of custody and to order the animal euthanized if it is in the animal’s best interests or for public health and safety. The euthanasia of the animal must be based on a sworn testimony of a licensed veterinarian or animal control officer. This bill was advanced to markup and discussion.
House Bill 4749 would guarantee that foster children age 13 and older are notified of and supported in attending court hearings, with legal counsel present and an explanation of the outcome. This bill was advanced through the process and sent to the House floor.
House Bill 4801 would define permissible expenditures for municipalities and counties. This bill was advanced to markup and discussion.
House Bill 4962 would create legal procedures for handling drug-related nuisances and penalties. These procedures would allow property owners to take steps to prevent the use of their property for the manufacturing, usage, sale, storage, or distribution of drugs. This bill was advanced to markup and discussion.
Senate Bill 207 would clarify the sheriff’s compensation for the collection of taxes. This bill was advanced to markup and discussion.
Legal Services
House Bill 5101 would create the Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act. This act would create and increase penalties for certain domestic violence offenses and change bail requirements for domestic violence. This bill was reported to the Judiciary.
House Bill 4865 would provide a program allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials. This bill was advanced to markup and discussion.
House Bill 4881 would remove the requirement that the loan value of a motor vehicle be less than $9,500 to allow an automobile dealer, licensed automobile auction, motor vehicle repair facility, or towing company to obtain the title and registration for the abandoned motor vehicle. This bill was advanced to markup and discussion.
Homeland Security
House Bill 4996 would create mandatory bail conditions for people charged with making terrorist threats against a school. This bill was advanced to markup and discussion.
House Bill 4997 would prohibit persons convicted of felony terroristic threats towards schools or children from residing within 1,000 feet of a school. This bill was advanced to markup and discussion.
Courts
House Bill 4098 would reinstate jury rights to citizens with felony convictions if the felony convictions have been expunged. This bill was reported to the Judiciary.
House Bill 4850 would provide online training for people to become Executors/Executrixes of an Estate. This bill was advanced to markup and discussion.
House Bill 4999 would change the criminal and administrative penalties for assault or battery on athletic officials and participants, including, but not limited to, players, scorekeepers, coaches, and referees. This bill was advanced to markup and discussion.
