Bill > HB2167

This bill modifies provisions related to staffing within the Attorney General's office and establishes new security roles for the General Assembly. Specifically, it allows the General Assembly, House, or Senate to employ legislative security officers who can carry firearms and possess law enforcement powers, including arrest, provided they are licensed peace officers meeting POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) requirements. The bill also updates the Attorney General's authority to appoint assistant attorneys general and other staff, now explicitly including commissioned and non-commissioned investigators who will have arrest powers similar to peace officers when acting on behalf of the Attorney General. The compensation for these individuals will be set by the Attorney General within appropriated limits, and their pay and expenses can be covered by state or federal funds. The bill also declares the new security provisions for the General Assembly to be an emergency measure, effective immediately upon passage and approval.