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Committee approves technical change to let certified verbatim reporters administer oaths
Summary
Lawmakers approved a one‑page cleanup, House Bill 25‑1301, adding certified verbatim reporter credentials to the list of people who may administer oaths in court proceedings. Supporters said the change recognizes voice writers who perform verbatim transcripts and carries no fiscal note.
The House Judiciary Committee unanimously (10‑0, 1 excused) advanced House Bill 25‑1301, a short statutory cleanup that adds certified verbatim reporter certifications to the list of court reporters who may administer oaths or affirmations.
Sponsor Rep. Espinosa described the bill as a narrow, noncontroversial…
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