Scott Baldwin
- Republican
- Senator
- District 20
Author
Prohibits a state or local law enforcement officer (officer) from firing warning shots. Allows a guard, official, or officer in a state or local penal facility to fire warning shots to prevent the escape of a person. Prohibits a law enforcement agency or merit board from taking an adverse employment action against a law enforcement officer who lawfully exercises the officer's right of self defense, and requires a law enforcement agency to indemnify a law enforcement officer for reasonable expenses incurred by the officer in successfully contesting an adverse employment action.
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First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Referred to the House
House sponsor: Representative Bartels
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 188: yeas 40, nays 8
Amendment #1 (Baldwin) prevailed; voice vote
Senator Randolph added as coauthor
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Coauthored by Senators Koch, Doriot, Rogers
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Authored by Senators Baldwin, Sandlin, Garten
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| Fiscal Note: SB0311.03.ENGS.FN001 | |
| Fiscal Note: SB0311.03.ENGS.FN002 |
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