Senate Committee on Judiciary C
April 19, 2022
10:00 am
Room F

Adjourned
 




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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

MINUTES TO BE APPROVED
 APRIL 12, 2022

LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
 SB234JACKSON-ANDREWSJUVENILE 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)
 SB251BARROWCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides for expert testimony for defendants seeking to show justification at the time of the crime. (8/1/22)
 SB273FOILPROBATION/PAROLE - Provides parole eligibility for certain offenders. (gov sig)
 SB294JACKSON-ANDREWSCRIME/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)
 SB304CATHEYCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to commutation of a prison sentence for good behavior. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB335JACKSON-ANDREWSJUVENILE 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)
 SB337SMITHCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Increases sentence for operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses. (gov sig)
 SB359JACKSON-ANDREWSSEIZURES/SALES - Provides for civil forfeiture reform. (8/1/22)
 SB379PEACOCKWEAPONS - 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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