BILL SUMMARY DETAILS

Florida League of Cities

Law Enforcement Officer, Benefits, Recruitment and Training (Support)

CS/HB 3 (Leek) provides multiple new and expanded benefits and training for first responders. Of note to municipalities, the bill creates the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program within the Department of Economic Opportunity. The program is a one-time, up to $5,000, bonus payment to newly employed officers within the state to aid in the recruitment of officers. Bonus payments are contingent upon legislative appropriations. CS/HB 3 passed the House (108-4) and is awaiting action by the Senate. (Hughes)