2026 Regular Session
House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure
May 11, 2026

SB97 by MORRIS

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Constitutional amendment to require the prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive his right to a trial by jury. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))

Amendment: HCASB97 4469 5277

Motion made by:Muscarello, Nicholas
Motion:Adopt
Motion date:5/11/2026 10:21:38 AM
Vote:6-0
Muscarello, NicholasYea
Carter, Sr., WilfordYea
Chenevert, EmilyYea
Glorioso, Brian LeonardYea
Johnson, MikeYea
Melerine, MichaelYea

SB97 by MORRIS

Motion made by:Muscarello, Nicholas
Motion:6.8(A) Report
Motion date:5/11/2026 10:22:30 AM
Vote:6-0
Muscarello, NicholasYea
Carter, Sr., WilfordYea
Chenevert, EmilyYea
Glorioso, Brian LeonardYea
Johnson, MikeYea
Melerine, MichaelYea

SB97 by MORRIS

Motion made by:Muscarello, Nicholas
Motion (Final):With Amendments
Objection by:Carter, Sr., Wilford
Motion date:5/11/2026 10:25:06 AM
Vote:5-1
Muscarello, NicholasYea
Carter, Sr., WilfordNay
Chenevert, EmilyYea
Glorioso, Brian LeonardYea
Johnson, MikeYea
Melerine, MichaelYea

Final action: With Amendments (5-1)