Today in House Judiciary

We have 16 bills on the active calendar, and eight others with deferred status. We'll convene at 10:00 a.m., and I'll post updates here. Rep. Creekmore will not be running her DNA bill, as an amendment is in the process of being engrossed. We should spend considerable time on HB1326, HB1398, HB1459, SB251, and HB1545. A couple of big items will be taken up in House Transportation this morning: (1) the graduated drivers license bill, and (2) the primary seatbelt law.




Judiciary active agenda: 10:00 a.m.
HB1326 (L. Smith): Concerning claims for attorney's fees and litigation expenses under FOIA. Passed as amended
HB1330 (Edwards): An act concerning extended juvenile jurisdiction.
HB1398 (Powers): Establishes six add'l district judges to the pilot project, making them full-time. Passed
HB1414 (Creekmore): To amend various sections of the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991.
HB1459 (Nix): Increases look-back period for repeat DWI offenders from 5 to 10 years. Passed
HB1473 (Creekmore): Collection of DNA upon arrest for certain offenders.
HB1488 (Carter): Clarifies rights and responsibilities in an asset forfeiture action. Passed
HB1489 (Carter): Calrifies which officials are notified upon certain deaths.
HB1496 (Greenberg): Provides that a signature by mark is binding and legal. Passed as amended
SB251 (Altes): Provides that MVA reports are hidden from certain people.
HB1545 (Creekmore): Establishes civil liability for stalking.
SB15 (J. Jeffress): Concerning service of summons on a bail bond surety. Passed
SB352 (Key): Clarifies jurisdiction regarding minors and qualifications for guardians.
SB359 (Madison): Creates Arkansas Foster Youth Transitional Plan. Passed
SCR7 (Thompson): Commends 8th Circuit Judge Jay Riley. Passed
HCR1010 (Maloch): Requests Congress to implement fee intercept program.