HB1896Introduced in the House
Increasing local law enforcement officers by authorizing a local sales and use tax credited against the state portion to hire additional officers and increasing the number of basic law enforcement courses offered by the criminal justice training commission.
Introduced by Hunter Abell, District 007B
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Increasing local law enforcement officers by authorizing a local sales and use tax credited against the state portion to hire additional officers and increasing the number of basic law enforcement courses offered by the criminal justice training commission.
Where it stands
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
January 12, 2026
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Bill history
First reading, referred to Finance.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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