Establishes and modifies provisions relating to prosecuting and circuit attorneys
This bill establishes new reporting requirements for prosecuting and circuit attorneys, mandating that they submit uniform data on their activities to the governor and state legislators. It also creates mechanisms for the governor to appoint special prosecutors to handle cases in counties where local officials are unable or unwilling to perform their duties due to corruption, disorder, or widespread unsolved crimes. Additionally, the legislation allows the attorney general to take over investigations or prosecutions if a local attorney fails to act within thirty days of an arrest or neglects their duties. Finally, the bill authorizes the governor to suspend a prosecuting or circuit attorney for reasons such as willfulness, malice, or incompetence, while simultaneously appointing an interim replacement to serve until the next election.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 5, 2023
Last action May 16, 2024
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Total actions
15
Key actions
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Committee
6
Apr 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative Oversight(H)
lower
Apr 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 5, 2024
Committee
Referred: Special Committee on Government Accountability(H)
lower
Dec 5, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Hicks
RRepublican
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