"Joint Municipal Law Enforcement Act"; create.

HB 270 would allow municipalities in counties with seven or more cities to form joint police departments through a resolution process. It requires governing authorities to determine it serves their best interests (considering efficiency and cost savings), then establishes a governing board composed of mayors from participating cities and the county sheriff. The board would handle hiring, budgeting, equipment, and operations for the shared department. This bill directly affects municipalities seeking consolidated law enforcement services within qualifying counties.