The House Judiciary Committee meet at 9 am and 4 pm today, advancing several bills.
House Bill 3106, as amended, increases the time for a bond hearing to 5 days. The bill also changes that any magistrate or judge can hold the hearing. A committee substitute adds failure to hold meeting within 5 days the person may be released on PR bond unless it is a crime against a person.
House Bill 2927 adds caregiving expenses to lawful elections, The Secretary of State would create rules relating to the expenses.
House Bill 2592 provides that all local elections be held on a date that a state election is being held.
House Bill 3269 requires the DEP to assume all costs necessary for certification by a registered professional engineer and permits a privately owned dam before the secretary may recover costs for remediation from an owner. The bill advances to Finance.
House Bill Originating clarifies appointments to ballot vacancies. It closes a loophole which counties have been able to appoint ballot vacancies after the primary election.
Action on House Bill 2997 has been Postpone until Thursday, March 25, 2021.
House Bill Originating relates to work release. It establishes a program for reentry and housing.
