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Votes at a glance: Judiciary committee advances series of bills on bail, child protection, courts and public notices
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee took votes on multiple bills at its March hearing. Several measures were advanced to the calendar or referred to other committees; one bond‑industry overhaul moved to Government Operations after extended debate.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on March 12 voted on a package of bills covering bail procedures, penalties for violent offenses against children, deadlines for child abuse prosecutions, court filing fees, public‑notice rules and sexual‑assault evidence for minors. Most measures were advanced to the Senate calendar or referred to committee for fiscal review.
Votes and brief descriptions (committee action):
- Senate Bill 12 02 (bond exoneration procedures, amendment 45‑24): Committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill as amended to the calendar (recorded roll call: 9 ayes). Sponsor described a process for judges to hear petitions by professional bondsmen seeking release from obligations after demonstrating “good faith efforts” to locate defendants.
- Senate Bill 6 93 (increase penalty for intentionally injuring a child): Reported to…
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