AN ACT relating to constables.
Summary
Amend KRS 70.325 to allow constables an alternative training requirement to receive certification to exercise peace officer powers; amend KRS 189.950 to conform; amend KRS 15.340 to require the Department of Criminal Justice Training to accept qualified constables into the alternative training, but require constables to bear costs associated with the training; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15.380 to 15.404 allowing constables to apply for the alternative training and state that any constable that completes the alternative training and yearly in-service training shall be considered certified.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2024
Last action Mar 1, 2024
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Committee
2
Mar 1, 2024
Committee
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
upper
Feb 28, 2024
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adrienne Southworth
RRepublican
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