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GA HB867

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bill Hitchens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the quorum required for the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to conduct business from 7 members to 11 members
  • Clarifies that council investigators may retain their weapon and badge upon retirement, following the same requirements and procedures under Code Section 35-1-20
  • Eliminates the 30-day waiting period for peace officers who fail the job-related academy entrance examination to retake the test
  • Adds an exemption allowing any person with a degree from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution to be deemed as having met the academy entrance examination requirement
  • Repeals all provisions related to the training, certification, and decertification of police chaplains by the council

Legislative Description

Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; revise quorum for transaction of business; provisions

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2018

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