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HB 287·AL·house

Legislative committee; Joint Legislative Committee on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and Meritorious Service Award, created

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Russell Bedsole (R)
Latest Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety)

Feb 12, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes a permanent joint committee of ten legislators to select recipients of the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and the Meritorious Service Award. Members are appointed by the House Speaker and the Senate President Pro Tempore, must include at least one minority‑party member, and serve four‑year terms. The committee meets at least once a year and receives standard legislative compensation for its work.

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