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Committee approves amendment and advances bill to shift sheriffs' start time to daytime
Summary
The committee passed an amendment and approved House Bill 324, which would change when newly elected sheriffs assume active duty from midnight to noon; sponsors said sheriffs and deputies favor a daytime swearing‑in to avoid operational disruptions.
During a committee session Representative Sales introduced House Bill 324, which would move the operational start time for newly elected sheriffs from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sponsors said the change would ensure deputies are not required to assume duties at midnight amid shift‑change and logistical issues.
The sponsor said sheriffs and their offices prefer a daytime transition and reported discussions with county officials who support the change. Committee members reviewed an amendment that revised language on page 2 to avoid conflict with an existing statute regarding county commissioners; the amendment passed by voice vote and was added to the bill.
After amendment, the committee approved HB324 as amended by voice vote. The record shows no roll‑call tally; the chair announced the motion and members responded "aye."
