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S 7159

Provides for compensation for required code enforcement personnel training

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare

Compensates code enforcement personnel for required training, covering time and related costs; funded through state/local finance, boosting training participation and retention.

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · S 7159

Summary of S 7159 — Provides for compensation for required code enforcement personnel training

Overview

S 7159 is a bill titled "Provides for compensation for required code enforcement personnel training." It is currently in the stage “Reported and Committed to Finance,” with an introduction date of April 3, 2025. The primary sponsor is Cordell Cleare. The bill has related companion and prior-session bills (A 1785 and S 4562, respectively).

Purpose and Intent

  • The core aim is to ensure compensation for code enforcement personnel for training that is required as part of their official duties.
  • The measure signals an intent to recognize training time and costs as a compensated activity for personnel who enforce housing, construction, and related codes.

Key Provisions (as described by title and status)

  • Authorization for compensation: The bill would authorize (and potentially require) payment or reimbursement to code enforcement personnel for training mandated by their job requirements.
  • Scope of compensation: While specific details are not provided in the available summary, compensation could cover training time, stipends, per diem, travel, and/or other training-related expenses.
  • Funding mechanism: Inferred from the bill’s placement in Finance committee stages, funding would be addressed through state appropriations or finance-related procedures, subject to legislative approval.
  • Eligibility and definitions: The bill would define which positions qualify as “code enforcement personnel” and which trainings are considered “required” by law or policy.

Affected Parties

  • Primary government employers: State and local agencies employing code enforcement personnel (e.g., departments of housing, construction, and community development, building inspection offices, and related agencies).
  • Code enforcement personnel: Inspectors, officers, supervisors, and other staff required to participate in mandated training.
  • Training providers: Organizations delivering mandated trainings (state-approved curricula, certification programs, safety and compliance courses).

Legislative and Procedural Details

  • Introduced: April 3, 2025.
  • Committee path: Referred to Housing, Construction and Community Development on April 3, 2025; subsequently reported and committed to Finance on April 28, 2025.
  • Related legislation: S 4562 (prior-session) and A 1785 (companion bills) indicate ongoing interest in this policy across chambers and sessions.
  • Implementation timeline: Specific effective dates and phased implementation would be determined upon final passage and any accompanying regulations or budget appropriations.

Potential Impacts

  • Fiscal: Potential cost to state and local governments, depending on whether compensation is for training time, stipends, travel, or reimbursements; the Finance committee will determine funding levels and appropriations.
  • Workforce: Could improve recruitment and retention of code enforcement personnel by valuing training time and reducing out-of-pocket costs.
  • Compliance and capability: May enhance the capacity and proficiency of code enforcement staff through more robust training participation.

Notes for Readers

  • The exact statutory language will clarify definitions (which positions qualify, what trainings are covered), the method of compensation, and the funding mechanism. The bill’s passage would hinge on budgetary appropriations approved by the Legislature and any implementing regulations.

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

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