HB 667 – Removes the 12-month grace period that newly elected sheriffs are allowed in order to become a licensed peace officer in order to execute police powers beginning January 1, 2010

• Sponsor: Goodman
• LR Number: 1705S.06T
• Committee: Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government
• Last Action: 7/10/2009 - Signed by Governor
• Title: SCS HCS HB 667
• Effective Date: August 28, 2009
• House Handler: Jones

Current Bill Summary

SCS/HCS/HB 667 - Currently, any sheriff, except the sheriff of St. Louis County, must hold a valid peace officer license, except during the first 12 months of his or her first term of office, in order to execute police powers. This act removes the 12-month grace period beginning January 1, 2010.

This act is similar to a provision of CCS/HCS/SCS/SB 47 (2009).

SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE