6316-S AMH MEYR LUND 2

SSB 6316 - H AMDS TO LG COMM AMD (H4476.1) 1287 WITHDRAWN 3-3-94

By Representative R. Meyers

     On page 2, line 17, after "(2)" insert "On and after November 9, 1994, no person is eligible to be a candidate for sheriff and no person may be elected or appointed to the office of sheriff unless at the time of filing or appointment the person has passed an examination on law enforcement and the office of sheriff that is prepared and administered by the attorney general.  The attorney general shall prepare an examination of law enforcement and the office of sheriff for this purpose that tests knowledge of: (a) Law enforcement; (b) criminal laws; (c) applicable constitutional provisions and court decisions relating to law enforcement; (d) management; and (e) the civil and criminal responsibilities of the sheriff.  The attorney general shall establish what constitutes a passing grade on each separate portion of this examination.

(3)"

On page 2, line 29, strike "(3)" and insert "(4)"

On page 2, line 32, strike "(4)" and insert "(5)"

On page 2, line 34, strike "(5)" and insert "(6)"

EFFECT:  Requires that persons who run for the office of sheriff, or who are appointed to that office, pass a test on law enforcement and the office of sheriff that is prepared and administered by the attorney general.