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HF 2281Died when the session ended · March 7, 2022

Relating to video conferences in judicial proceedings and certified shorthand reporter audio and video recordings, and including effective date provisions

Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee

Topics:Courts & civil law

Same legislation: SSB 3022, HSB 592

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2022
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2022
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 2, 2022
  4. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 7, 202295–0
  5. Done: Senate committeeMarch 15, 2022
  6. Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 2

1 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

  • S-5061 · filed March 15, 2022 by
    AI summary This amendment changes the rules for using video conferences in criminal, juvenile, or postconviction cases. It requires a party to file a motion that includes a statement that they have been advised of and consent to the video conference. It also adds that if no one objects to the request, a judge must provide a good reason if they decide to deny the motion. Its wording →
    Never voted on
  • H-8122Strike everything · filed March 2, 2022 by
    AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with new rules for using video conferences in court. It requires certain initial appearances and noncontested proceedings to be held via video if technology is available, and allows other hearings to be held remotely if they are efficient and do not hurt anyone's legal rights. It also updates laws regarding court recordings and defines "open court" to include remote testimony. Its wording →
    Adopted
    March 7, 2022