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MO HB1322

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Courtney Curtis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 14-member "Joint Committee on Police Department Oversight" with 7 members from the House and 7 from the Senate, with no party holding more than 4 seats from either chamber

  • Requires the committee to ensure police departments implement recommendations when the U.S. Department of Justice or Attorney General issues findings of unconstitutional police practices

  • Mandates the state offer assistance, if possible, to help police departments implement DOJ recommendations

  • Requires the committee to meet at least twice yearly and file an annual report with the General Assembly by December 31, beginning in 2015

  • Members receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses related to their official duties

Legislative Description

Establishes the Joint Committee on Police Department Oversight

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness3/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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