18. HB 1633 - Alonzo Amendment

Adoption; April 20, 2011; RV #470; Journal Page 2041: 48 Yeas, 100 Nays, 2 Present-not-voting

YCT Nay. HB 1633 would have required jurors, in order to serve, to be able to read or write English.  This is a common-sense regulation designed to ensure that jurors can properly participate in administering justice.    Amendment 1 would have changed the regulation to allow those who cannot read or write English but can only “understand” English to serve on a jury.  YCT believes a vote for this amendment is a vote in favor of leaving our justice system in the hands of illiterate jurors.