Senate Committee on Judiciary 01/29/2026

Senate Judiciary Committee · January 29, 2026

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Requests for bill introductions

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Chair opened the meeting and approved several requests to introduce bills: Senator Bowers (RS2720) to create an exemption for licensed social workers from certain mandatory reporting obligations; Ed Klump for law enforcement groups (RS3177) amending law‑enforcement background statutes and 26RS3164 on offender‑tracking software; John Gidier (26RS3039) on competency evaluations in municipal court. Chair approved each request for introduction.

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Senate committee heard nearly three hours of testimony on Senate Bill 373, which would limit how long law enforcement may use equipment attached to utility poles without a warrant; proponents urged judicial oversight, opponents warned the 30‑day cap would hinder investigations.

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