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Panel considers broadening eligibility for law enforcement and prosecutorial positions to those authorized to work in U.S.
Summary
A bill would replace references to lawful permanent residents and DACA recipients with a broader standard—'individuals legally authorized to work in the United States'—allowing more immigration statuses to qualify for positions including peace officers, fish and wildlife officers, civil service firefighters and deputy prosecuting attorneys.
Senate Bill 50-68 would change statutory eligibility for several public-safety occupations by replacing references to specific immigration statuses with the broader standard “individuals legally authorized to work in the United States.” The committee heard testimony from the bill sponsor, criminal-justice stakeholders and prosecutors’ offices.
“Those of you who've been around for a while may remember…green card holders to work as a law enforcement officer in this state,” James McMahon of the Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs said in support…
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