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Judiciary committee advances amendment to HP 109 on false reports to law enforcement
Summary
Committee members debated whether stricter penalties for false reports would chill reporting; the panel adopted amendment 2950s and moved the bill as amended.
The Senate Judiciary Committee discussed HP 109, a bill addressing false reports to law enforcement, and adopted amendment 2950s.
The chair opened by acknowledging concerns that stronger penalties could discourage victims or witnesses from coming forward. "We want to ... I understand the other argument's going to be more that it's going to put a chilling effect on people coming forward, but I think if you come forward to tell the truth, you should be willing to stand your ground and tell the truth," the chair said.
After brief discussion the panel voted on amendment 2950s. The transcript records a 3-to-2 vote on the amendment and later a voice vote to pass the bill as amended; committee members recorded "Aye" when asked for support.
The committee completed its action on HP 109 with the amendment adopted and the bill passed from committee as amended.
