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Judiciary Committee advances multiple bills on courts, juror pay, contractors and fentanyl measures
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a series of administrative, civil and criminal bills affecting courts, juror reimbursement, contractor remedies and fentanyl‑related offenses in a single session, carrying most measures on do‑pass motions.
The Senate Judiciary Committee, meeting as the session's agenda allowed, advanced a number of bills by voice vote. Members took up a mix of administrative, civil‑law and criminal‑law items; most measures carried with no recorded roll call in committee. Key actions and short descriptions follow.
Votes at a glance (committee actions and brief descriptions):
- House Bill 16‑44 (Representative Carol Dolby): Clarifies that retired judges may immediately be appointed as special judges in conflict cases upon leaving office; committee voted to pass. Sponsors said the change clarifies section 13 of Amendment 80 and shortens a previous one‑year requirement that retired judges sit out before serving as special judges.
- Senate Bill 321 (Joshua Bryant / Brenda DeShields and Circuit Clerks’ Association): Amends the prioritization of distributions from the Administration of Justice (AOJ) fund to make county juror reimbursement a priority payment; proponents said counties currently cover shortfalls and the bill would direct AOJ funds to reimburse juror pay first; committee passed the bill.
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