S.Amdt. 4226

1. Replaces “benefits.” with new text

   ReplacesPage 18, line 2 of the amendment

   In S.Amdt. 4174 as proposed

   (6) to prohibit a State from exempting from coverage under this Act a political subdivision of the State that has a population of less than 5,000 or that employs less than 25 full-time employees; or

   (7) to preempt or limit the laws or ordinances of any State or political subdivision of a State that provide for the rights and responsibilities described in section 4004(b) solely because such law or ordinance does not require bargaining with respect to pension, retirement, or health benefits[struck: .][inserted: ; or]

   Inserted: "(8) to apply to a public safety agency that is established prior to the date of enactment of this Act under applicable State law that has a chief law enforcement officer who has the authority to, in a manner independent of other State and local entities, establish and maintain its own budget and levy taxes for the operation of such agency.

   Inserted: For purposes of paragraph (8), the term 'chief law enforcement officer' means an elected sheriff who is identified in State law as the ex-officio Chief Law Enforcement Officer of a law enforcement district.".

   For purposes of paragraph (6), the term "employee" includes each and every individual employed by the political subdivision except any individual elected by popular vote or appointed to serve on a board or commission.

   Original wording

   On page 18 of the amendment, line 2, strike “benefits.” and insert the following: “benefits; or

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As printed