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Bill Summary · HB 289

HB 289 — Add Member to NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission

Status: Passed 1st Reading
Introduced: (metadata) August 22, 2025
Primary subject: Membership change to NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission

Main purpose / intent

This bill amends G.S. 17C‑3 to add one additional member to the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission (the “Commission”), giving the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association (PBA) the right to select a full‑time sworn law‑enforcement officer to serve on the Commission. The change increases the Commission’s membership from 35 to 36.

Key provisions

  • Adds one new at‑large seat to the Commission: “one full‑time sworn law‑enforcement officer selected by the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association.”
  • Revises G.S. 17C‑3 to reflect the increase in Commission membership (35 → 36).
  • Establishes the initial term for the PBA‑selected member to begin July 1, 2025, and to expire June 30, 2028.
  • States that subsequent appointees serve three‑year terms consistent with existing statute, and that members serve at the will of their appointing authority.
  • Effective date: the act is effective when it becomes law.

Who and what are affected

  • Commission composition: the statutory membership roster and appointment authorities are changed.
  • North Carolina Police Benevolent Association: gains an explicit appointment right to place a full‑time sworn officer on the Commission.
  • Law‑enforcement community and stakeholders involved in basic and in‑service training: the additional seat gives the PBA a direct voice in setting/overseeing training and education standards administered or recommended by the Commission.
  • State administrative operations: minimal procedural updates (roster, appointment process) for the Commission.

Procedural / timeline aspects

  • The bill text sets the initial PBA‑appointed term to begin July 1, 2025 and end June 30, 2028; thereafter terms align with existing three‑year appointment cycles.
  • Current status (per provided metadata): has passed its first reading; becomes effective upon enactment.

Potential impact

  • Policy influence: modest but tangible increased representation of one police organization on the body that sets criminal justice education and training standards—could affect deliberations and recommendations on training curricula, certification, and related policies.
  • Fiscal/administrative: no explicit funding or large administrative changes are required; fiscal impact is likely minimal (routine record‑keeping and appointment processing).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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