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Committee withdraws motion on HB 396 amid questions about first-appearance and justice-of-the-peace procedures
Senate Judiciary
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Senate Judiciary withdrew action on HB 396, a bill revising bail procedures and interstate compact terms, after members raised concerns about its effect on first-appearance courts and the role of justices of the peace.
The Senate Judiciary committee withdrew its motion to concur on House Bill 396 after members raised operational concerns about how the bill would interact with local first-appearance courts and justice-of-the-peace procedures.
Chair Usher described HB 396 as legislation from…
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