House Judiciary – 10:00 a.m.

The House Judiciary Committee met to discuss four bills this morning. House Bills 1586 and 1588 are companion bills that would generate more money for the Children’s Trust Fund and for victims of domestic violence through the imposition of additional court fees. After discussion on the appropriateness of increasing fees to fund some  programs while other programs are being cut because of the budget problems, the bills were reported as committed. HB 1757, dealing with the electronic publication of legal notices, was reported as committed after a failed attempt by Rep. Manderino to pass a “gut and replace” amendment to the bill. HB 1144 ( providing for theft of prescription order forms) was reported after being amended with a clarifying amendment. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the complete story.