HF 2965 Summary

• Establishes the Violent Crime Coordinating Council to provide guidance on investigation and prosecution of gang and drug crime, replacing the previous Gang and Drug Oversight Council.

• Council membership includes representatives from corrections, public safety, attorney general, four police chiefs, four sheriffs, U.S. attorney, two county attorneys, two citizen members, and a tribal peace officer.

• Commissioner of Public Safety must certify multijurisdictional entities and their fiscal agents to combat gang and drug crime; entities require biennial audits, adequate staffing, and subject to potential certification revocation.

• Appoints a statewide coordinator to oversee all multijurisdictional gang and drug enforcement activities, facilitate training, and monitor compliance with investigative protocols.

• Effective dates include December 31, 2010 for repeal of previous statute (299A.641) and July 1, 2011 for Section 2.