Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 20, 2015

Let tort claims of the dead live on, committee says

Sen. Ron Latz said the proposed legislation “will realign the tort system to be consistent with its very premise” — creating a legal exposure that provides incentives “to do a better job.”

Feb 11, 2015

Tiny cameras raise big issues

As more police officers wear them, legislators consider statewide rules

Jan 16, 2015

Police technology under scrutiny

Senate judiciary panel debated the merits of a first-of-its-kind state statute on license plate readers before finally opting to hold the bill over for a few more days’ worth of deliberation.

Jan 2, 2015

Courts face tough slog at Capitol

Intense competition for budget dollars could make for a disappointing session for the judicial branch, which is seeking a 7.5 percent funding increase — or an additional $45 million — mostly to pay for raises for court personnel after five consecutive years of salary freezes.