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Committee advances bill widening eligibility for law enforcement and first-responder hires, adopts liability and firearms language
Summary
Senate Bill 50-68 was reported out with a due-pass recommendation after the committee adopted an amendment expanding eligibility for certain noncitizen workers while adding protections for agencies regarding employment discrimination claims and accommodating certification issues tied to weapons prohibitions.
The Community Safety, Justice & Reentry Committee voted to report out as amended Senate Bill 50-68, which makes persons legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law eligible to apply for specified law enforcement and civil service positions. The committee adopted an amendment (Russum 2-4-6) intended to address employer liability and officer certification issues that had been raised by law enforcement stakeholders.
Why it matters: supporters said the bill widens the recruitment pool for law enforcement and other first-responder and civil service positions by allowing people with federal work authorization (beyond lawful permanent residents and DACA recipients) to apply. The adopted amendment provides that law…
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