House Judiciary Committee discusses eight bills today.
HB 2797 would clarify that there is statutory immunity for government agencies and officials from actions of third-parties using documents or records of governmental agencies for unlawful acts. The bill will be reported to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass.
HB 2798 would clarify provisions relating to candidates unaffiliated with a political part as it relates to certificates of announcement, preventing potential candidates registered as members of a political party from using the provisions of the section to seek candidacy for office. The bill will be reported to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass.
HB 2767 would authorize the Secretary of State to transmit electronic versions of undeliverable mail to the circuit clerks of the state to minimize agency costs and streamline processes for the state. The bill will be reported to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass.
HB 2961 would amend the procedure by which a charitable gaming licensee may appeal the Tax Commissioner’s sanctions against the licensee for violations of the charitable gaming laws, by allowing the licensee to petition the Office of Tax Appeals for an administrative hearing rather than the Tax Commission. The bill will be reported to the floor with the recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance Committee.
HB 2828 would decrease the number of strikes a defendant has in a criminal proceeding from six to four from a panel of potential jurors. The bill also increases the number of strikes the prosecution has from two to four. The bill will be reported to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass.
HB 2980 would add a $10 fee for each additional defendant plead in a civil action. This is for multiple, two or more, defendant cases. The bill will be reported to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass.
HB 2941 would make clear that the DOH shall utilize the Attorney General for legal assistance and services.
HB 3030 would clarify that appeals to the Supreme Court are a matter of right and that every party has an opportunity to be heard. The bill will be reported to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass.
