Bill: HB 194
Sponsor: Rep. Steven Sainz
Status: Passed by the House of Representatives on 3/8. Currently scheduled for a vote by the Senate on 3/29
Summary: Removes judicial discretion for people convicted of a sex offense providing a judge with only two options: life in prison or on probation
Bill: HB 286
Sponsor: Rep. Houston Gaines
Status: Passed by the House of Representatives and scheduled for a vote in Senate on 3/25
Summary: Prohibits local governments from reducing the budget of its police force by more than 5%
Bill: SB 42
Sponsor: Chm. Jeff Mullis
Status: Passed by the Senate and currently in House Rules Committee.
Summary: Removes school discipline data from school climate rating determination
Bill: HB 534
Sponsor: Floor Leader Josh Bonner
Status: Passed by the House on 3/8. Currently in Senate Rules Committee.
Summary: Increases civil and criminal penalties for street racing
Bill: SB 10
Sponsor: Sen. Emanuel Jones
Status: Passed by the Senate on March 8
Summary: Increases civil and criminal penalties for street racing
Bill: HB 288
Sponsor: Chm. Dave Belton
Status: Not eligible for passage in 2021
Summary: Requires individuals to serve a minimum period of incarceration before being eligible for parole consideration
Bill: SB 171
Sponsor: Sen. Randy Robertson
Status: Not eligible for passage for 2021
Summary: Increases civil and criminal penalties for political demonstrations
Bill: HB 347
Sponsor: Rep. Joseph Gullett
Status: Not eligible for passage in 2021
Summary: Requires people classified as low risk on the state’s sex offender registry to wait 10 years before petitioning for relief