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House Bill 1025 would extend coroner training deadlines, sponsor says
Summary
Representative Watson told the Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee HB1025 would allow coroners and deputy coroners extra time to complete required training curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic; the committee reported the bill do pass by voice vote.
Representative Watson, speaking to the Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee, presented House Bill 1025 "to amend the law concerning the training of coroners and to declare an emergency," saying the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented many coroners from completing statutorily required training.
"Coroners are in a bind. They need help," Representative Watson said, describing the measure as intended "to allow [deputy coroners] to complete required training" and noting the…
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