SB144 Alabama 2011 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the Alabama Department of Homeland Security does not have state police officers and special agents to assist the department in enforcing the laws of this state
This bill would allow the Alabama Department of Homeland Security to hire police officers and special agents, and would give the department, its officers, and special agents the ability to enforce the laws of this state
This bill would make the officers and special agents subject to the same benefits, compensation, and standards and training as officers and special agents under the Department of Public Safety, and would give the Director of the Alabama Department of Homeland Security the authority to promulgate rules to implement this act
Relating to the Alabama Department of Homeland Security; to allow the Alabama Department of Homeland Security to hire police officers and special agents; to give the department, its officers, and special agents the ability to enforce the laws of this state; to make the officers and special agents subject to the same benefits, compensation, and standards and training as officers and special agents under the Department of Public Safety; and to give the Director of the Alabama Department of Homeland Security the authority to promulgate rules to implement this act.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2011 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| March 24, 2011 | Reported from Judiciary as Favorable | |
| March 3, 2011 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB144 Alabama 2011 Session - Introduced |