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House approves bill letting counties contract for supplemental law‑enforcement services
Summary
The House passed HB150 to allow counties to contract for supplemental law‑enforcement services and place contracting authority and liability with counties (with insurance and governmental immunity); members questioned Fair Labor Standards Act implications before passage.
The House voted to pass House Bill 150, which authorizes counties to provide and contract for supplemental law‑enforcement services and places contracting responsibilities with the county — a change sponsors said clarifies liability and provides insurance protections and governmental immunity for deputies performing contracted duties.
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