The bill amends the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Act by making several key changes to the structure and appointment process of the commission. It establishes that the commission will be transferred to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs as a Type I transfer. The bill also updates the language regarding the members of the commission, specifying that the Attorney General and the Director of the Department of State Police can designate representatives from within their departments. Additionally, it clarifies the appointment process for members nominated by various law enforcement associations and includes a provision for appointing individuals if the respective organizations fail to provide nominees in a timely manner.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the terms of commission members, stating that those appointed prior to January 2, 2017, will have their terms expire on that date. It mandates that the governor must appoint new members by April 2, 2017, and establishes that members appointed under the specified subsections must serve a term of four years. The bill also clarifies that the expiration dates of appointments will be December 31 of the year they expire and outlines the process for filling vacancies on the commission. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the commission's operations and ensure that it is effectively staffed with qualified representatives from various law enforcement organizations.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.603