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.”

As more police officers wear them, legislators consider statewide rules

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.

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.