SB243 Alabama 2017 Session
Bill Summary
Existing law provides for the Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians to employ police officers and limits the exercise of their powers to the premises of the reservation except when in appropriate pursuit off the premises of the reservation of an offender who is charged with a crime while on the premises of the reservation, when making a lawful arrest for a felony committed, or probable cause to believe a felony has been committed, in the presence of the police officer, or within the boundaries of property owned or operated by the tribe
This bill would give the Poarch Band of Creek Indians the same powers and authority to employ police officers for the protection of the reservation and the safety of the tribe
To amend Sections 36-21-120 to 36-21-124, inclusive, of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to police officers of the Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians; to give the same powers and authority to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 15, 2017 | S | Pending third reading on day 13 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 amendment |
| March 15, 2017 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| February 23, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 15, 2017 | Room 325 at 00:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | March 15, 2017 | Committee Room 325 at 00:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | March 15, 2017 | Committee Room 325 at 13:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB243 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |
| Bill Amendments | Senate Judiciary first Amendment Offered |