LOCAL GOV'T: LEIN ACCESS S.B. 30 (S-3): FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 30 (Substitute S-3 as reported) Sponsor: Senator Michael J. Bouchard Committee: Local, Urban, and State Affairs
The bill would create the "Law Enforcement Information Network Access Act" to do all of the following:
-- Authorize various local government officials, including a fire chief of an organized fire department, to request that a local law enforcement agency obtain certain information from the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) pertaining to the background of an individual, before that individual was employed or licensed by the local governmental unit.
-- Require that a law enforcement agency be allowed access to the LEIN to obtain information requested by a local government official pursuant to the bill.
-- Provide that information obtained from the LEIN under the bill would be confidential.
-- Specify that a person who disclosed confidential information in violation of the bill would be subject to a civil fine and that the Attorney General or prosecuting attorney could commence a civil action seeking payment of that fine.
Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 5-22-95 Fiscal Analyst: B. Baker
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.