2233-S AMH TAYL OSBO 029

SHB 2233 - H AMD 936

By Representative Taylor

FAILED 02/10/2012

    On page 3, beginning on line 4, after "(7)" insert "The governor may not issue a proclamation approving retrocession if the Indian tribe does not employ, or have contracts for services from, certified peace officers meeting the requirements of chapter 43.101 RCW. The number of law enforcement personnel to be employed by the tribe following retrocession must be substantially equivalent to the number of such officers provided by state and county authorities for the territory encompassed by the proposed retrocession as of the day the retrocession resolution is submitted to the governor.

    (8)"

    Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: Prohibits the gubernatorial approval of retrocession unless the tribe can demonstrate that post-retrocession tribal law enforcement services will meet specified minimum standards with respect to training and overall level of service.    

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