Volume 7 Issue 32

Indicates featured legislation

Jurisdiction: Newly Introduced

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Jurisdiction: Floor and Committee Activity

Wisconsin SB 154 Provides a trial judge's determination that a law is unconstitutional does not suspend enforcement of law. Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee 8/22/13.

Qualifications and Terms: Newly Introduced

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Qualifications and Terms: Floor and Committee Activity

California AB 868 Requires Judicial Council train judges and judicial officers on the effects of gender identity and sexual orientation on family law proceedings. Requires training on cultural competency and sensitivity relating to, and best practices for, providing adequate care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. Approved with Senate amendment by full Senate 8/19/13. Assembly concurs with Senate amendment 8/22/13. To Governor for signature.

Rule Making Authority: Newly Introduced

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Rule Making Authority: Floor and Committee Activity

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Salary and Budget: Newly Introduced

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Salary and Budget: Floor and Committee Activity

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Selection: Newly Introduced

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Selection: Floor and Committee Activity

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Structure Changes: Newly Introduced

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Structure Changes: Floor and Committee Activity

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Other: Newly Introduced

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Other: Floor and Committee Activity

California AB 1352 Changes time limits for destruction of court documents. Allows clerk of court to certify electronically certain records. Approved with Senate amendment by full Senate 8/19/13. Assembly concurs with Senate amendment 8/22/13. To Governor for signature.