TO PROVIDE FOR A SURCHARGE TO BE ASSESSED ON INMATE PHONE CALLS TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF SECURITY NEEDS ASSOCIATED WITH INMATE COMMUNICATIONS.
Sponsored By: Dave Wallace (Republican), Randy Torres (Republican)
First Reading
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Dave Wallace
Republican • Senate
Randy Torres
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025HouseRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
4/1/2025HouseFiled
4/1/2025House
Bill Text
HB1953 - Introduced
4/1/2025
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