Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment 2022

Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of HB 3?

To restrict smoking on public beaches and parks

To exempt veterans from taking the basic skills test

To regulate smoking in certain circumstances

To provide financial incentives to law enforcement officers (correct)

What is the amount of bonus payment provided to newly employed law enforcement officers in Florida?

$10,000

$25,000

$1,000

$5,000 (correct)

What is the benefit provided to law enforcement officers who adopt a child with special needs?

$100,000

$10,000

$25,000 (correct)

$50,000

What is the purpose of the Family Empowerment Scholarship?

To provide education benefits to dependent children of law enforcement officers Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of May 1 of each year according to HB 3?

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of HB 105?

To regulate smoking in certain circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the act renamed by HB 105?

Florida Clean Air Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the amount of bonus provided to first responders employed by local governments according to the state of Florida approved budget?

$1,000 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

New Laws - July 2022

Effective date: July 1, 2022

HB 3: Law Enforcement

Created the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program with one-time bonus payments of up to $5,000 for newly employed law enforcement officers
Provides a $25,000 benefit for adopting a child with special needs and a $10,000 benefit for adopting a child without special needs
Dependent children of law enforcement officers are eligible to receive a Family Empowerment Scholarship
Exempts veterans and applicants with an associate degree or higher from taking the basic skills test for law enforcement officer basic recruit training
Requires training in health and wellness principles for law enforcement officers
Allows law enforcement officers or former law enforcement officers to receive college credit at Florida public postsecondary educational institutions
Designates May 1 of each year as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day"

HB 105: Regulation of Smoking by Counties and Municipalities

Provides exceptions to the state preemption of the regulation of smoking, allowing counties or municipalities to regulate smoking in certain limited circumstances
School districts may regulate smoking on school property
Local governments may impose more restrictive regulations on the use of vapor-generating electronic devices
Renames the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act to the "Florida Clean Air Act"
Authorizes counties and municipalities to restrict smoking within public beaches and public parks, except for unfiltered cigars

Description

Test your knowledge of the new laws in Florida, effective July 1, 2022, related to law enforcement recruitment, bonuses, and benefits. Learn about the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program, adoption benefits, and more.