Public Act 633 of 2008

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• Introduced by Rep. Joshua A. Tardy (R) on February 5, 2008, this bill allows a law enforcement association to solicit funds for a law enforcement officer who is suffering from a catastrophic illness after the law enforcement association obtains the approval of the governing body of the area in which the solicitation will occur and the Attorney General. The catastrophic illness must be certified by the chief of the law enforcement agency of the officer that has a catastrophic illness. Funds collected must be retained in an escrow account maintained solely for the benefit of the ill law enforcement officer or the heirs of that officer if the officer dies.
  • Referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on February 5, 2008.
  • Amendment offered in the House on April 8, 2008. The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on April 8, 2008.
• Passed in the House by voice vote on April 8, 2008.
• Received in the Senate on April 8, 2008.
• Passed in the Senate by voice vote on April 8, 2008.
• Signed by Gov. John E Baldacci on April 16, 2008.