In a vote of 85-6, the House passed HB1437. This bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor if a mandated reporter fails to notify law enforcement of a serious threat made by an individual regarding [...]

The House State Agencies committee advanced HJR1018. This is a proposed constitutional amendment which would permanently extend a ½ cent sales tax for the purpose of funding state highways. The current ½ sales tax funding [...]

The House Revenue and Taxation Committee advanced legislation outlining $95 million in additional funding for highways. SB336 creates the funding in three ways. First, the legislation diverts all revenue from casino gaming that exceeds $31.2 [...]

With a vote of 78-13 and 2 members voting present, the House passed HB1489. This legislation addresses petitions for constitutional amendments. It removes the attorney general’s office from the process of developing ballot titles. It [...]

Close to 200 bills have been signed into law as we close the 6th week of the 2019 Regular Session. One of the bills signed by the Governor this week was SB152, An Act Restoring [...]

On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee advanced several pieces of legislation including HB1437. This bill requires mandated reporters to notify law enforcement if he or she has a good faith belief that there is a [...]

The House State Agencies Committee advanced legislation addressing petitions for constitutional amendments. HB1489 would remove the attorney general’s office from the process of developing ballot titles. It would also make violating rules on signature collection [...]

On Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee advanced several pieces of legislation including HB1126 which requires a defendant to physically remain in the courtroom during any victim impact statement. Exceptions are made if the court determines [...]