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Senate Judiciary advances a package of judiciary bills; several pass on party-line margins
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee on a busy EA day advanced multiple judiciary bills (SB 15, SB 20, SB 39, SB 40, SB 44, SB 48) out of committee — most by 6–3 roll-call votes — while tabling SB 126. Several amendments were debated; SB 39 passed unanimously after a clarifying amendment.
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a slate of judiciary-related bills after executive action, moving several measures out of committee and tabling a landlord-tenant proposal.
The committee voted to report Senate Bill 15, 20, 39, 40, 44 and 48 out of committee during a session dominated by amendment debate and procedural questions. Most final do-pass votes were 6–3. Senator Ricky moved many of the do-pass motions; committee chair Usher presided.
Why it matters: The bills cover changes ranging from standards…
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