An Act increasing the age limit for the appointment of special police officers in the city of Springfield
HD 4751 would allow the city of Springfield to raise the maximum age for appointing special police officers. The city has already received local approval (from the mayor and city council) for this change. The bill authorizes Springfield to adjust the age limit without needing new state legislation, directly affecting who can be hired for these roles. This policy change would expand the pool of eligible candidates for special police officer positions in the city.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Jan 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2024
Last action Jul 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jan 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jan 4, 2024
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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