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House reopens debate on special function officers after concerns about firearms and liability
Summary
Members moved to reconsider House Bill 309, which would designate special function officers for licensing divisions and potentially authorize them to carry firearms; proponents cited post-certified experience, while opponents warned of added state liability and urged further review.
Representative Vier moved to reconsider House Bill 309, which would authorize divisions of the Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing to designate certain employees as "special function officers." Opponents argued the change would create new state liability by enabling nontraditional investigators to carry firearms; Representative Vier said the…
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