HB 2258 Requires the Commissioner of the State Water Patrol to be appointed by the Governor from its uniformed membership

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Current Bill Summary

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SCS/HB 2258 - Under this act, the Commissioner of the State Water Patrol appointed by the Governor shall have at least 10 years of experience in law enforcement similar to the duties exercised by uniformed officers of the State Water Patrol or at least 5 years of experience as a uniformed officer of the State Water Patrol. This language is also contained in SCS/SB 1107 (section 306.163).

This act removes the 99 member cap for officers and patrolmen.

STEPHEN WITTE

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