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FL S1580

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Legg

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all state agencies employing law enforcement officers, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and firefighters to establish a voluntary first responder career development plan
  • Authorizes salary increases for officers and firefighters in good standing who achieve and maintain agency-specified levels of achievement exceeding minimum employment requirements
  • Requires agencies to develop achievement levels and standards through collective bargaining (if applicable) that may include postsecondary education credits, leadership training, and advanced training
  • Limits the number of officers or firefighters who may qualify for each achievement level to not exceed the number covered by the relevant bargaining unit in the agency
  • Effective date: July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

First Responders

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice2/16/2016
Criminal Justice1/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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