The bill amends the 1972 Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Office Act by updating definitions and restructuring the governing body of the prosecuting attorneys coordinating council. Key changes include the introduction of new terms such as "chief executive officer" and "department," which refers to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, replacing the previous reference to the Department of Attorney General. The bill clarifies that the office of prosecuting attorneys coordination will operate independently of the department while still receiving necessary administrative support.

Additionally, the composition and appointment process for the council are revised. The council will consist of five members, all of whom must be prosecuting attorneys from counties of varying populations, as specified in the bill. The language has been updated to ensure consistency in terminology, such as replacing "shall" with "must" to emphasize the requirements for council membership and appointments. The bill also establishes that members must vacate their positions upon leaving their official roles as prosecuting attorneys, and it outlines the process for filling vacancies.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 49.102
As Passed by the House: 49.102