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LC 1467

Revise law enforcement compensation laws

2025 Regular Session

Draft proposes revising law enforcement compensation (pay, overtime, benefits) for police and staff; died in process and never became law.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 1467

Summary of LC 1467 — Revise law enforcement compensation laws

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 1467
  • Title: Revise law enforcement compensation laws
  • Subject: Law Enforcement (also related to Criminal Procedure)
  • Status: Draft Died in Process (no enacted action)
  • Introduced: November 16, 2024
  • Classification: bill

Purpose and intent

  • The bill, by its title, seeks to revise the compensation framework governing law enforcement personnel. The publicly available record does not include the bill’s full text or specific policy provisions. As such, the exact changes to compensation (e.g., salary structures, overtime rules, benefits, retirement contributions, or related procedural changes) are not detailed in the provided information.

Provisions (availability and expectations)

  • Text not provided: No specific provisions, sections, or fiscal notes are included in the current record.
  • If the bill text is released, a precise section-by-section summary would identify:
    • Which roles are affected (e.g., police, sheriff, corrections officers, civilian staff)
    • The effective dates of any changes
    • How compensation changes would be funded (budget impact, revenue sources, or phased implementation)
    • Any related administrative or procedural requirements (e.g., rulemaking, collective bargaining implications)

Potential impact (conceptual, based on the bill’s subject)

  • Personnel effects: Possible changes to base pay, overtime eligibility, bonuses, hazard pay, step increases, or retirement/benefits for law enforcement personnel.
  • Budget implications: Potential impact on local or state agency budgets, depending on the scope and funding mechanism of the compensation changes.
  • Recruitment and retention: Could influence recruitment, retention, and workforce stability if compensation improvements or adjustments are enacted.
  • Administrative considerations: May require updates to personnel policies, pay scales, and related administrative processes.

Schedule and timeline (recent actions)

  • 2024-11-16: Drafter Assigned
  • 2025-01-27: Draft On Hold
  • 2025-05-26: Draft Died in Process

Stakeholders

  • Law enforcement agencies and officers (sworn and civilian personnel)
  • Public safety departments and officials
  • Lawmakers and legislators considering compensation policy
  • Taxpayers and budgeting authorities who fund compensation packages

Next steps

  • The bill died in process and did not become law. If reintroduced or a successor measure is introduced, a new summary should be prepared with the actual text and provisions.
  • To provide a precise summary, access to the official bill text or amendments is required. If you obtain the full text, I can produce a detailed, section-by-section analysis.

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

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