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Law enforcementOn Monday, March 26, the House Committee of the Whole was scheduled to hear SB 1212 (law enforcement officers; just cause), but the bill was retained. Sponsored by Senator Andy Biggs (R-Gilbert), the bill mandates that the same "just cause" process required for the termination of law enforcement officers be applied to demotions and suspensions lasting longer than 40 hours. The League opposes the bill as a costly impediment to the discipline of problematic officers.On Wednesday, March 28, the House Committee of the Whole approved SB 1186 (law enforcement officers; omnibus) by voice vote. Among other things, the measure, sponsored by Senator Linda Gray (R-Phoenix), severely curtails the ability of law enforcement agencies to require fitness for duty examinations. The League opposes the bill, which previously passed the Senate by a vote of 30-0. |
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