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FL H1411

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

Carl Zimmerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 72-666, Laws of Florida to update terminology and revise provisions governing the Pinellas Police Standards Council.

  • Changes council chairperson title from "chairman" to "chairperson" and updates gender-neutral language throughout the statute.

  • Renames the Police Applicant Screening Services (PASS) to Public Safety Applicant Screening Service (PSASS).

  • Changes funding mechanism for the council from a fixed $2 court cost to a variable amount set by council resolution that does not exceed the amount specified in s. 318.18(11)(b), Florida Statutes.

  • Expands the council's authority to provide applicant screening and testing services beyond law enforcement to include corrections officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, dispatchers, and other public safety positions.

Legislative Description

Pinellas County

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor

6/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules4/26/2013
Judiciary3/29/2013
Local and Federal Affairs3/13/2013

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