Volume 7 Issue 26

Indicates featured legislation

Jurisdiction: Newly Introduced

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Qualifications and Terms: Newly Introduced

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Qualifications and Terms: Floor and Committee Activity

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Rule Making Authority: Newly Introduced

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Rule Making Authority: Floor and Committee Activity

Oregon HB 2562 Updates rules to facilitate the development of electronic court processes. Clarifies that Chief Justice’s rules govern all types of court records. Removes requirement to maintain separate probate case information. Designates electronic copy as “official” court record. Updates laws that govern filing transcripts. Adds language to eliminate conflicts on electronic signatures.  Approved by full Senate 7/7/13. House concurs with Senate amendments 7/7/13. To Governor for signature.

Salary and Budget: Newly Introduced

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Salary and Budget: Floor and Committee Activity

Maine HB 1147 Authorizes a 1% salary increase effective September 1, 2013 and a 1% salary increase effective July 1, 2014 for certain employees in the Judicial Department. Approved by full House & Senate 7/9/13. To Governor for signature.

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Structure Changes: Newly Introduced

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California AB 1167 Includes as a "court record" a writ, subpoena, or other legal process that may be signed and verified using a computer or other technology. Approved with Senate amendment by full Senate 7/8/13.

Massachusetts HB 2400 Expands definition of injuries suffered on behalf of the state for worker's compensation purposes to include "in the case of a court officer, receives bodily injuries resulting from acts of violence in the courtroom or public areas, holding areas and other designated areas of the courthouse or from subduing or apprehending escaping prisoners. " Approved by Joint Committee on Public Service 7/8/13