House Bill 51

Chair's Name: David Ralston

Committee: Judiciary Non-Civil

House Sponsor: Mike Jacobs 

HB 51 makes it clear that The sheriff's shall be responsible to conduct a formal review of courthouse security plans at least once every four years.

The committee substitute passed the House under the Open Rule. The bill passed the Senate Committee but was not acted on by the full body.

Chairman Ralston's Opinion of this legislation:

WHAT PROBLEM/OPPORTUNITY DOES THIS LEGISLATION ADDRESS?

It changes the frequency with which a sheriff reviews courthouse security plans

WHAT IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THIS LEGISLATION?

The clarification of how often a sheriff is responsible to conduct a formal review of the county courthouse security plans.