CS/HB 935 (Jacques) and CS/SB 998 (Burgess) prohibit a municipality from terminating a police chief without providing written notice, including just cause, and give them the opportunity to defend themselves against the termination in a public hearing. The chief may be represented by counsel at the public meeting at their own cost. The bills clarify that these provisions do not supersede any written employment contract, discipline, or termination standards or procedures. The bills create a civil cause of action, authorizing a police chief to sue for damages against anyone who knowingly files a false complaint against the police chief. Both bills were amended to remove the cause of action provisions. Additionally, CS/HB 935 was amended to remove the provision requiring just cause and clarifies that the municipality may place the hearing on the agenda at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. (Taggart)