The Judiciary met twice today, at 9:30 am and at 1:30 pm. The committee advanced several bills, including the following:
House Bill 2842 prohibits municipalities from banning certain utility companies.
House Bill 2747 transfers the Parole Board to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
House Bill 3254 allows members of development authorities to receive federally authorized reimbursement for service which the member rendered on a voluntary basis.
Senate Bill 439 allows admission of evidence in a civil action of the use or nonuse of a safety belt on the issue of negligence, contributory negligence, comparative negligence and failure to mitigate damages.
House Bill 3261, as amended, specifies the direct payment of adoption attorney fees to the attorney. Currently, the payment goes to the parents adopting to pay the attorney. The bill also prohibits the direct referral of attorneys from the DHHR.
The Subcommittee on 3106 reported by to the Judiciary Committee. The bill will be discussed at a later meeting.
