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The Senate Law and Justice Committee considers a wide variety of subjects relating to civil and criminal law, including issues involving public safety, law enforcement, sentencing, and corrections. Civil law topics include commercial law, probate, firearms, eminent domain, Consumer Protection Act remedies and processes. The Committee also oversees family law issues such as marriage, child support and adoption.
(Please note: This general description should not be considered the definitive listing of issues considered by this committee.)
Committee Meeting Documents/Electronic Bill Book (EBB)
Copies of draft bills, proposed substitute bills, or striking amendments scheduled for public hearings:
| Public Hearing | Draft Bill | S-2954.1
9/13/17 | Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses. |
| Public Hearing | Draft Bill | S-2813.2
10/24/17 | Creating a rebuttable presumption regarding separate and community property. |
Reports and Publications
Recent Reports and Publications
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