Bill
HB 268
85(R) - 2017
House Criminal Jurisprudence
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts
Crimes
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
J.M. Lozano
Bill Caption
Relating to venue in the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving obstruction or retaliation.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated
Bill Analysis
This bill would modify the code of criminal procedure and allow an offense related to obstruction or retaliation to be prosecuted in any county in which either, the harm occurred, or the threat to do harm originated or was received. Currently there is no venue specified for a crime under this offense.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill is procedural and does not appear to have any impact on our liberty principles therefore we remain neutral.
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