HB 1396 Introduced

Increasing transparency and accountability of the office of corrections ombuds.

Last action: 2026-01-12 — By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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Official Description

Increasing transparency and accountability of the office of corrections ombuds.

Bill Details

Bill Number
HB 1396
Current Status
Introduced
Sponsors
Darya Farivar, Strom Peterson, Lauren Davis, Lisa Parshley, Julia Reed, Beth Doglio, Gerry Pollet, Timm Ormsby, Natasha Hill
Introduced
2025-01-20
Chamber
House
Current Committee
Appropriations

Bill History

  • 2025-01-20 First reading, referred to Community Safety.
  • 2025-02-04 Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM.
  • 2025-02-13 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
  • 2025-02-13 CS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  • 2025-02-13 Minority; do not pass.
  • 2025-02-13 Minority; without recommendation.
  • 2025-02-14 Referred to Appropriations.
  • 2026-01-12 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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