Senate Committee on Judiciary C
April 19, 2022
10:00 am
Room F
Adjourned
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 12, 2022
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SB234
JACKSON-ANDREWS
JUVENILE JUSTICE
- Constitutional amendment to allow adult prosecution and enhanced penalties against juveniles in correctional facilities who commit assault or battery against an employee or juvenile. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (RE1 DECREASE GF EX 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)
SB273
FOIL
PROBATION/PAROLE
- Provides parole eligibility for certain offenders. (gov sig)
SB294
JACKSON-ANDREWS
CRIME/PUNISHMENT
- Eliminates the death penalty for offenses committed on or after August 1, 2022, and allocates savings generated to Early Childhood Education Fund literacy programs. (8/1/22)
SB304
CATHEY
CRIME/PUNISHMENT
- Provides relative to commutation of a prison sentence for good behavior. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
SB335
JACKSON-ANDREWS
JUVENILE JUSTICE
- Provides for a juvenile in a correctional facility to serve additional time when he commits an assault or battery on an employee of the facility or another juvenile in the facility or a simple or aggravated escape. (See Act) (RE1 DECREASE GF EX See Note)
SB337
SMITH
CRIME/PUNISHMENT
- Increases sentence for operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses. (gov sig)
SB359
JACKSON-ANDREWS
SEIZURES/SALES
- Provides for civil forfeiture reform. (8/1/22)
SB379
PEACOCK
WEAPONS
- Prohibits possession of firearms, ammunition, or electric weapons or devices by certain felons. (8/1/22)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT
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