Senate Committee on Judiciary A
June 14, 2011
9:00 am
John J. Hainkel, Jr. Room
Adjourned
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RED
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BLACK
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
HCR79
HARRISON
COURTS
- Urges and requests the Louisiana Supreme Court to implement mandatory continuing education for judges
HCR85
BARROW
ADOPTION
- Requests that the Louisiana State Law Institute study the laws regarding adoptions and make recommendations
HCR126
WILLMOTT
WILLS/TESTAMENTS
- Requests the La. State Law Institute to study the use of translators in order to execute testaments
HCR127
WILLMOTT
WILLS/TESTAMENTS
- Requests the La. State Law Institute to study the authority of a testator to designate an attorney to handle legal matters of his estate
HCR143
R.JONES
JUDGES
- Requests the Supreme Court to study the current structure of the judiciary
HB205
CROMER
COURTS/CITY
- Authorizes the City Court of Slidell to have jurisdiction over certain cases to nullify judgments of bond forfeiture
HB206
CROMER
CIVIL/IMMUNITY
- Provides for a limitation of liability for community service nonprofit organizations designated by city or municipal courts
HB255
BURRELL
FAMILY VIOLENCE
- Authorizes domestic abuse advocates to assist petitioners in making an application for a protective order
HB263
CHANDLER
COURTS/COURT REPORTERS
- Provides certification requirements for certain court reporters
HB522
R.JONES
JUDGES
- Provides with respect to the submission of court cost proposals to the Judicial Council of the Supreme Court of La.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE