Immunity Peace Officer Background Checks
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning requiring a personnel file waiver for private employment as part of the background check process for a person applying for a position as a peace officer.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, when a law enforcement agency interviews a candidate for a peace officer position and that candidate previously worked for a state or local law enforcement agency or governmental agency, the candidate must execute a waiver that allows the previous employer to release the candidate's personnel file to the interviewing agency. The bill requires the candidate to also sign a waiver releasing his or her personnel file related to employment with a private entity to the interviewing agency.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/18/2017 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B) to SB 17-092. | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 17-092, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 17-092 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/18/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |