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Senate amends SB 70 to clarify asset-forfeiture reporting costs and recircles the bill for fiscal analysis
Summary
Senator H. Stevenson presented Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 70 (asset forfeiture transparency) to clarify how reporting costs should be allocated; the amendment was adopted and the bill was circled for further fiscal review.
Senate Bill 70, addressing asset-forfeiture reporting and transparency, was amended on the floor with Amendment 3 to specify how the costs of implementing reporting should be assigned so they do not unduly burden law enforcement. Senator H. Stevenson explained the amendment seeks to ensure reporting costs are borne in a reasonable way.
The Senate adopted Amendment 3 by voice vote and then moved to 'circle' the bill so sponsors and committees can obtain a fiscal note and further consider the amendment’s fiscal impact. Senator Hillard and others noted the importance of balancing transparency with practical cost considerations for agencies.
Next steps: SB 70 will be recirculated to allow legislators and staff to review fiscal estimates and determine implementation responsibilities before final consideration on the calendar.
