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Senate Courts of Justice: committee reports a string of bills, including votes on LPRs, drones and easement relocation
Summary
The committee advanced a large docket of bills. A handful of measures drew roll-call votes in committee: the automatic license-plate reader substitute (HB 27 24) was reported 10‑4‑1; an unmanned aircraft bill and a campus security amendment were reported unanimously; the Uniform Easement Relocation Act passed 14‑1, among other actions.
The Senate Courts of Justice Committee advanced a sizable docket of bills and amendments during the hearing. Most items were reported by the committee after brief explanation or amendment; several measures drew roll-call votes that were recorded by the clerk.
Votes at a glance (recorded roll calls in committee)
- HB 27 24 (automatic license-plate readers): Reported as amended (Ayes 10, Noes 4, Abstentions 1). The committee adopted a substitute that reduces retention to 21 days, adds logging and audit requirements, and restricts routine data-sharing; the bill was reported to finance.
- HB 2177 (unmanned aircraft systems / drones): Reported as amended (Ayes 15, Noes 0). Committee adopted sponsor and work-group amendments clarifying when trained employees (not…
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