BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6148

SB 6148: Peace officer polygraphs

Concerning peace officer certification.

Summary

Retains the requirement for polygraph testing.
Clarifies that the law may not be construed to require a law enforcement agency to deem an applicant unsuitable for employment based solely on a polygraph examination.
Further clarifies that this provision may not be construed to affect other pre-employment techniques or hiring determinations.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to peace officer certification;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 24, 2020Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 6148)
Feb 24, 2020Senate Rules "X" file.
Jan 31, 2020Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6148)
Jan 31, 2020Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 30, 2020LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6148)
Jan 30, 2020LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 13, 2020First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Jan 8, 2020Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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