HB1226

Authorize boards of county commissioners to adopt policies for investigating allegations of misconduct of county departments, employees, and officers.

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Authorizes boards of county commissioners to create policies for investigating misconduct by county employees and officers.

The bill allows boards of county commissioners to establish investigatory and oversight policies for county departments, employees, and officers. These policies must include procedures for investigating specific misconduct, designate investigators, provide confidentiality and due process standards, and comply with existing removal processes.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

11 Yea

RRRDRRRRRRR

1 Nay

R

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Feb 5

12:00 AM

House Local Government Hearing

History

Feb 5

House

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 5

House

Local Government Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1226A

Feb 5

House

Local Government Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.