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SB 342 Forensic Science Board; membership of Scientific Advisory Committee.

Introduced by: Ryan T. McDougle | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Forensic Science Board; Scientific Advisory Committee; membership. Provides that the positions on the Scientific Advisory Committee that are required to be filled by members of the Board of the International Association for Identification and the Board of the Association of Firearms and Toolmark Examiners may be filled by persons who are on the respective boards when initially appointed. Current law requires that the appointees be board members throughout their terms. This bill is identical to HB 517.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Forensic Science Board; Scientific Advisory Committee; membership. Provides that the positions on the Scientific Advisory Committee set aside for members of the Board of the International Association for Identification and the Board of the Association of Firearms and Toolmark Examiners may be held by a member of organizations and not have to be Board members. Currently, the positions must be held by board members of the organizations. The bill contains technical amendments.