Board Bill Number 137 In Session 2022-2023

Civilian Oversight Board (COB)

Summary

This Board Bill authorizes independent investigations of law enforcement misconduct and use of force incidents. The bill repeals Ordinance Number 71556 and enacts in lieu thereof an ordinance that reconstitutes and provides staff support for the Civilian Oversight Board (COB) and provides coordination and staff support for the Detention Facility Oversight Board (DFOB) created by Ordinance 71430. The bill also establishes the Division of Civilian Oversight within the Department of Public Safety and authorizes the establishment of the Public Integrity Unit, directed by the City Circuit Attorney.

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Overview

Session: 2022-2023

Introduced: 12/09/2022

Primary Sponsors: Shameem Clark Hubbard

Latest Activity: Register Returns Notice with Ordinance Number

Ordinance: 71647 effective 03/24/2023

Legislative History

Legislative activities and outcomes for this board bill. Learn more about what these activities mean.

  • 12/09/2022

    First Reading

    Bill text was introduced (1.12 MB PDF).

  • 12/09/2022

    Referred to a Committee

    The bill was assigned to the Public Safety Committee.

  • 01/31/2023

    Committee Hearing

    The bill was passed out of committee with a recommendation of do pass during the Public Safety Committee hearing.

    The bill text was changed:

  • 02/03/2023

    Second Reading

  • 02/07/2023

    Perfection

    The bill was passed.

  • 02/10/2023

    Engrossment

    The bill was engrossed during the Engrossment, Rules, Resolutions and Credentials Committee.

  • 02/10/2023

    Third Reading

    The bill was passed.

  • 02/10/2023

    Delivered to Mayor

  • 02/24/2023

    Mayor Returns Bill

    The bill was approved.

  • 02/24/2023

    Delivered to Register

  • 03/02/2023

    Register Returns Notice with Ordinance Number

    Register returns ordinance number 71647. Effective date is 03/24/2023

Votes

02/10/2023 Vote Results

Aye Votes 19
No Votes 2
Final Passage Vote

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Ordinance

Ordinance Number: 71647

Effective Date: 03/24/2023

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