2016 Legislative Efforts

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Courts – Prohibition Against Testimony by Convicted Perjurer – Repeal

Number/ Chapter (Cross File): HB0237 / CH0531 (SB0150 / CH0530)
Primary Sponsor: Delegate Smith
Status: Approved by the Governor – Chapter 531
Original House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Judiciary 2/9/2016 – 1:00 p.m.
Opposite House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Procedure – Victim’s Right to Restitution – Appeal

Number/ Chapter (Cross File): HB0659 / CH0541 (SB0187 / CH0540)
Primary Sponsor: Delegate Proctor
Status: Approved by the Governor – Chapter 541
Original House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Judiciary 2/16/2016 – 1:00 p.m.
Opposite House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Judicial Proceedings

Study of Intercepting Horse Racing Winnings for Child Support and Restitution

Number/ Chapter (Cross File): HB0707 / CH0195 (SB0372 / CH0194)
Primary Sponsor: Delegate Valentino-Smith
Status: Approved by the Governor – Chapter 195
Original House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Ways and Means 3/8/2016 – 1:00 p.m.
Opposite House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Finance 4/8/2016 – 1:00 p.m.

Justice Reinvestment Act

Number/ Chapter (Cross File): HB1312 (SB1005 / CH0515)
Primary Sponsor: Speaker
Status: Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings
Original House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Judiciary 3/4/2016 – 2:00 p.m. Health and Government Operations
Opposite House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Judicial Proceedings

Courts – Prohibition Against Testimony by Convicted Perjurer – Repeal

Number/ Chapter (Cross File): SB0150 / CH0530 (HB0237 / CH0531)
Primary Sponsor: Senator Lee
Status: Approved by the Governor – Chapter 530
Original House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Judicial Proceedings 1/26/2016 – 1:00 p.m.
Opposite House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Judiciary 3/30/2016 – 1:00 p.m.

Criminal Procedure – Victim’s Right to Restitution – Appeal

Number/ Chapter (Cross File): SB0187 / CH0540 (HB0659 / CH0541)
Primary Sponsor: Senator Lee
Status: Approved by the Governor – Chapter 540
Original House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Judicial Proceedings 2/11/2016 – 1:00 p.m.
Opposite House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Judiciary 3/30/2016 – 1:00 p.m.

Study of Intercepting Horse Racing Winnings for Child Support and Restitution

Number/ Chapter (Cross File): SB0372 / CH0194 (HB0707 / CH0195)
Primary Sponsor: Senator Peters
Status: Approved by the Governor – Chapter 194
Original House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Finance 2/18/2016 – 1:00 p.m.
Opposite House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Ways and Means 3/29/2016 – 1:00 p.m.

Justice Reinvestment Act

Number/ Chapter (Cross File): SB1005 / CH0515 (HB1312)
Primary Sponsor: President
Status: Approved by the Governor – Chapter 515
Original House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Judicial Proceedings 3/2/2016 – 1:00 p.m.
Opposite House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates: Judiciary Health and Government Operations