2013 House Bill 5154

Senate Roll Call 184: Passed

To authorize and establish procedures for “probable cause” conferences in advance of the criminal prosecution “preliminary examinations” required under current law. The subject matter would include possible plea bargains, bail, procedural aspects of a case and more. These conferences could be waived if both sides agree. This and House Bill 5155 would also revise “preliminary examination” procedures, and timetables for both types of proceeding.

37 Yeas / 1 Nay
Republican (25 Yeas / 1 Nay)
Democrat (12 Yeas / 0 Nays)