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FL H1231

Bill

Status

Failed

4/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Chris Sprowls

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Changes gender-specific language throughout the bill by replacing "his" with "or her" in references to council members and the chairperson.

  • Changes the title of the council's screening service from "Police Applicant Screening Services (PASS)" to "Public Safety Applicant Screening Service (PSASS)".

  • Revises court cost funding provisions to allow the council's annual budget to be set by council resolution and approved by the county commission, not to exceed the amount specified in s. 318.18(11)(b), Florida Statutes.

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

Legislative Description

Pinellas County

Last Action

Died in Local Government Affairs Subcommittee

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Local Government Affairs Subcommittee3/8/2015

Full Bill Text

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