Introduced
by
To revise and update many details of the law governing the qualifications of law enforcement officers, which includes a very broad range of government officials empowered to enforce many different state statutes and regulatory regimes. Among other things the bill would replace law enforcement officer "certification" with a licensure system, authorize rules for mandatory license suspension or revocation, mandate that police agencies perform background checks, establish minimum standards for background investigations, and more.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To require the Deputy Sheriff's Association to have a representative on the state Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To revise and update many details of the law governing the qualifications of law enforcement officers, which includes a very broad range of government officials empowered to enforce many different state statutes and regulatory regimes. Among other things the bill would replace law enforcement officer "certification" with a licensure system, authorize rules for mandatory license suspension or revocation and more.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
