Legislative Update #1 Our 30-day legislative session kicked off January 19th, so we are now nearing the end of the first week. Liberty and Justice Coalition (LJC) is anticipating an intense battle on several pending horrible bills. It is clear that the conservative-controlled House of Representatives has decided this is the year to increase penalties and decrease the rights…
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2015 Final Legislative Update
LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP Our 60-day legislative session ended March 21st. Liberty and Justice Coalition (LJC) is pleased to report that: (1) we had a successful two-day exhibit display in the rotunda of our capitol on March 5-6 and (2) none of the legislation we were tracking made it to the finish line. We have held the capitol exhibit for many…
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Legislative Update Our 60-day legislative session has just passed the halfway point. Liberty and Justice Coalition (LJC) is preparing for committee hearings on three bills that will directly impact those convicted of sexual related offenses. The bills on our radar are: HB 270: Sponsored by Representative Yvette Herrell (R). SB 380: Sponsored by Senator Jacob Candelaria (D). SB 151:…
Read More2015 Legislative Update 1
2015 Legislative Update 1 Our 60-day legislative session kicked off January 20th. Liberty and Justice Coalition (LJC) is gearing up for an intense battle. Three bills have already been introduced that will directly impact those already registered or will add more to families to our population of registered citizens. In addition, there are several more bills that enhance existing…
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2015 Legislature and Work Housing Project Happy New Year! And the Legislative Session that will steal it away! I hope Everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is gearing up for a great New Year. As we enter the New Year we are all making our wishes for a better year for each of our families. You are going to…
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