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GA SB254
GA SB254Sheriffs; minimum annual salary for each deputy appointed by each sheriff; provide; Local Law Enforcement Officer Compensation Commission; create
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Introduced
02/23/2017
02/23/2017
In Committee
02/24/2017
02/24/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/29/2018
03/29/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to provide for a minimum annual salary for each deputy appointed by each sheriff; to require the commissioner of public safety to publish certain minimum annual salary information of certain members of the Georgia State Patrol; to provide for cost-of-living and general performance based increases for each deputy appointed by each sheriff whenever such increases are authorized for state employees; to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to create the Local Law Enforcement Officer Compensation Commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to establish a minimum annual salary for each deputy appointed by each sheriff in Georgia, which shall be not less than the minimum annual salary of a trooper employed by the Georgia State Patrol. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Public Safety to publish the minimum annual salary of such trooper each year. Additionally, the bill creates the Local Law Enforcement Officer Compensation Commission to provide an ongoing review of the salaries and benefits of local law enforcement officers in the state, and requires local law enforcement departments or agencies to provide compensation data to the commission.
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/24/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/166440.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20172018/sb/254 |
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