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The House Judiciary today advanced the Senate version of comprehensive tort reform that abolishes joint and several liability in many instances. After failed attempts by Rep. DePasquale to amend the bill, SB 1131 was finally reported to the House floor to await a vote by the full chamber. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for more details. Posted by Jason | Tags: tort reform | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Judiciary | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Judiciary Committee met today to consider HB 1, relating to the repeal of joint and several liability. The bill was reported as committed after Republicans voted down several proposed amendments offered by Democratic members. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for all the action. Posted by Jason | Tags: tort reform | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Judiciary | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on HB 1, relating to joint and several liability. Members heard from the health care community, plaintiffs’ attorneys, and defense attorneys. Debate centered around burden shifting between innocent parties and ensuring victims obtain the compensation they rightly deserve after an award by a jury. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for more. Posted by Jason | Tags: tort reform | Category: House Judiciary, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Judiciary Committee met today to consider HB 40, also known as the “Castle Doctrine” bill. The bill was reported as amended. Also reported out was HB 898 as committed. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full discussion and vote. Posted by Jason | Tags: castle doctrine, gun control, guns | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Judiciary | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Judiciary Committee held its first voting meeting of the 2011-2012 session today to vote on a package of bills Chairman Marsico said “deals with the aftermath” of the veto of Megan’s Law legislation last session. The package of bills (HBs 68, 74, 75, and 77) had the support of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association and law enforcement. The bills were all moved to the House floor by unanimous vote. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full details. Posted by Jason | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Judiciary | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Judiciary Committee held an informational meeting with victims’ rights groups to discuss their legislative priorities. Several victim advocates were in attendance and they relayed to the committee their legislative desires for the upcoming session. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for more. Posted by Jason | Tags: domestic violence, sexual violence, victims rights | Category: House Judiciary, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Judiciary Committee held an informational meeting today to discuss prescription drug abuse in Pennsylvania and the creation of a prescription drug database that can be used by physicians to monitor the use of prescription drugs by patients. Members heard from doctors, a pharmacist, a person who works with those addicted to prescription drugs, and a person formerly addicted to prescription medication. It was said that tackling this issue will be one of the committee’s first priorities of the next session. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for more. Posted by Jason | Tags: prescription drugs | Category: House Judiciary, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
HB 176, relating to synthetic marijuana; HB 2627, relating the collection of fines and costs; SB 628, relating to capital trials in cases of mental retardation; HB 2686, relating to the collection of court costs; HB 2620, relating to additional fees for installment payments were reported as committed. HB 2517, relating to the Pawnbrokers License Act; HB 2629, relating to the Pennsylvania Blue Alert System; and SB 1161, amending Title 61 were all reported as amended. HB 2657, a Joint Resolution dealing with the retirement age of judges was tabled. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for more. Posted by Jason | Tags: blue alert system, community mental health/mental retardation, court fees and costs, Judiciary, pawnbrokers, short minimums, synthetic drugs | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Judiciary | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Judiciary Committee conducted an informational meeting on constable issues and possible legislation providing for the education and certification of constables. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency, the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State Constables Association, the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Constables and the Pennsylvania State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police participated in the discussions. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Tags: constables | Category: House Judiciary, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on HB 2255, relating to expert witnesses in rape trials. All who testified supported the legislation as a means to fully explain to the jury the misconceptions juries often have as to the actions of rape victims. Victims of rape testified, along with law enforcement officials and advocacy groups. Check the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon for the full story. Posted by Jason | Category: House Judiciary, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
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