SB 1008 - This act authorizes the Attorney General to appoint commissioned and noncommissioned investigators. Commissioned investigators shall take an oath of office, shall comply with all peace officer standards, and shall receive a certificate of appointment, a copy of which shall be filed with the Secretary of State, providing for the same powers of arrest of peace officers in any matter in which the Attorney General is appointed or assigned. Additionally, commissioned investigators may assist law enforcement agencies.

KATIE O'BRIEN

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5421S.02): 27.020

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 1008
Sponsor: Burger
Hearing Date: 1/28/2026


COMMITTEE: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

CHAIRMAN: Schroer

DATE REFERRED: 1/8/2026 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 1/15/2026



STAFF:
Tristan Benson
Eric Michael
Katie O'Brien


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Dan Engemann - Attorney General's Office


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Arnie Dienoff - State Public Advocate