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Votes at a glance: key Judiciary Committee actions
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced several technical and procedural bills by voice votes but did not advance SB 591 (parole consideration for 19–20 year olds) or HB 1896 (add 'asleep' to sexual‑assault law). The list below summarizes motions and outcomes recorded in committee.
Little Rock — During a packed hearing the Senate Judiciary Committee recorded the following actions by voice vote or committee announcement:
- SB 676 (Wallace): Passed by committee (voice vote). Sponsor framed the bill as victim‑focused; committee carried the motion.
- SB 591 (Lelling): Motion to pass failed after extended testimony (committee voice vote; outcome: failed).
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