Senate Committee on Judiciary C
April 12, 2022
10:00 am
Room F
Adjourned
* Agenda Revised April 12, 2022, 8:37 am *
Revision Notes:
REMOVING: SB 221, SB 240, SB 357, SB 451
BLUE
= already considered.
RED
= currently being considered.
BLACK
= not yet considered.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED
APRIL 5, 2022
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SB4
MORRIS
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
- Constitutional amendment to eliminate judge's discretion to grant bail for certain offenses after conviction but prior to sentencing. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
SB89
MORRIS
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
- Provides relative to bail for offenders convicted of certain offenses while awaiting sentencing. (See Act)
SB142
MORRIS
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- Prohibits felony violent or sex offenders from being released under certain circumstances. (8/1/22) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
SB143
MORRIS
WEAPONS
- Provides relative to the concealed carrying of firearms. (8/1/22) (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
SB251
BARROW
CRIME/PUNISHMENT
- Provides for expert testimony for defendants seeking to show justification at the time of the crime. (8/1/22)
SB327
GARY CARTER
WEAPONS
- Provides for the seizure of firearms from persons who pose a risk of imminent injury to self or others. (8/1/22)
SB360
FOIL
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
- Provides relative to bond forfeiture. (gov sig)
SB388
HEWITT
ABORTION
- Prohibits the sale of certain abortion-inducing drugs without a prescription and provides for criminal penalties. (8/1/22) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT
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