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House approves framework for unified police districts in first‑class counties
Summary
House Bill 450 passed 39‑27 to create a mechanism allowing counties of the first class to form unified law‑enforcement districts; supporters said it could reduce jurisdictional 'turf' problems, while opponents urged further interim study.
Representative Mark Walker (sponsor) described House Bill 450 as a mechanism enabling counties of the first class to establish a unified police department, a compromise product of participating cities, the county council and the county sheriff’s office. "When this comes into effect, the county council has to vote on it and approve it. And any…
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