Representative rolls bill on attorney-perjury penalties for further work
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Summary
Representative Shaw asked that House Bill 1012, addressing attorney conduct and perjury, be rolled for two weeks to allow further conversation with interested members; the subcommittee agreed and the item was held.
House Bill 1012, a measure introduced by Representative Shaw concerning penalties and conduct standards for attorneys who commit perjury or related misconduct while acting as counsel, was rolled for two weeks at the sponsor's request.
The sponsor said his constituent prompted the bill and sought stronger enforcement. Other legislators, including Representative Garrett, explained that perjury and related crimes are already punishable under existing criminal statutes and that attorneys are additionally subject to professional discipline, including disbarment. Garrett offered to confer with Shaw and the committee on possible drafting changes to address the constituent's concerns.
At the sponsor's request the chair announced a two-week roll; no final committee vote occurred on the bill during the recorded meeting.
Why it matters: The bill concerns enforcement and sanctions for attorney misconduct; the committee chose to pause consideration pending further drafting and stakeholder conversations.
What happened next: HB 1012 was rolled for two weeks.