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NM HB86

NM HB86
Law Enforcement Retention Fund


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Introduced
01/19/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
02/09/2022
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; CREATING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT RETENTION FUND; PROVIDING A RETENTION DIFFERENTIAL DISBURSEMENT TO CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; PROVIDING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Law Enforcement Retention Fund, which provides retention differential disbursements to certain law enforcement officers in New Mexico. The fund consists of appropriated money and is administered by the Department of Public Safety. Eligible officers receive a 5% retention differential on their salary every 5 years, up to 20 years of service. Law enforcement agencies must report on various retention metrics to receive funding, and the department is required to provide forms, standards, and training to support this reporting. The bill also mandates regular reporting on the fund's expenditures and the program's efficacy in law enforcement retention.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/10/2022)

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