Bill:  SJR 37 
Legislative Session: 86(R) Council Document: 86R 2768 MAW-F
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Last Action:03/07/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption Version:Introduced
Caption Text:Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense.
Author:Whitmire
Coauthor:Johnson
Subjects:Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release (I0202)
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments (I0661)
Companion:HJR 62 by Murr, Identical
Enabling Information:Enabling legislation is SB 628.
Senate Committee:Criminal Justice
Status:In committee
Actions: (descending date order)
Description Comment Date       Time       Journal Page
S   Co-author authorized      04/03/2019     728
S   Referred to Criminal Justice      03/07/2019     399
S   Read first time      03/07/2019     399
S   Filed      02/04/2019    
S   Received by the Secretary of the Senate      02/04/2019