H.B. 892 Summary

• Clarifies the Law Enforcement Standards Board membership to include nine ex officio members (or designees), five law enforcement officers (one from each of four counties plus one state officer), and four public members representing each county.

• Extends the deadline for law enforcement officer certification requirements from December 31, 2021 to June 30, 2024, and requires the board to issue certifications beginning July 1, 2024.

• Adds new board duties to consider relevant studies (including consolidation of state law enforcement) and conduct its own study to evaluate how to efficiently satisfy its statutory obligations.

• Exempts the Law Enforcement Standards Board administrator from civil service requirements and allows law enforcement officer and public member appointments without senate confirmation.

• Appropriates $483,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 to fund a permanent administrator position (exempt from civil service), a clerical position (subject to civil service), and operational costs.