Senate Law & Justice Committee

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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, and sentencing. 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 Schedules, Agendas, and Documents

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Reports and Publications

​ 2023 Committee Rules​​

​​ Recent Reports and Publications

Archived Reports and Publications


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