Bill: SB 361, 83(R) - 2013

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Kirk Watson

Bill Caption

Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication is anticipated on the State or local governments.

Bill Analysis

Summary: SB 361 would require a magistrate to inform an illegal immigrant that a plea of guilty or nolo contendere may result in deportation.

Analysis: SB 361 does not fall under our liberty principles. We remain neutral.

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