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House passes juvenile-justice changes after extended debate, sends third substitute to Senate
Summary
After extended floor discussion and multiple questions about DUI treatment and fiscal impact, the House unanimously passed the third substitute to HB132 (juvenile justice modifications) 71–0; sponsors said the changes add screening and treatment pathways while preserving prosecutorial discretion.
Representative Jake Snow moved to uncircle and presented the third substitute to House Bill 132, describing a long stakeholder vetting process involving prosecutors, educators and defense attorneys. Snow said the bill adjusts how certain juvenile offenses (including truancy and some class C misdemeanors) are treated and provides…
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