Bill Text: MI SR0123 | 2013-2014 | 97th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to make any murder of a police officer or corrections officer while in the line of duty a federal offense.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 26-12)
Status: (Passed) 2014-07-16 - Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors [SR0123 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2013-SR0123-Enrolled.html
SR-123, As Adopted by Senate, July 16, 2014
Senators Smith and Hune offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 123.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to make any murder of a police officer or corrections officer while in the line of duty a federal offense.
Whereas, Michigan law enforcement and corrections officers are highly-trained and courageous individuals, often finding themselves in dangerous situations in order to enforce and maintain the laws of the state and to protect the residents of Michigan; and
Whereas, The killing of a federal law enforcement or corrections officer is a federal offense. However, the killing of a state law enforcement or corrections officer is only considered a federal offense if the officer was working with federal agents in furtherance of a federal investigation. In addition, certain circumstances can elevate a state crime to a federal crime; and
Whereas, There should be a consistent national policy to protect our law enforcement and corrections officers. Law enforcement is a necessary and vital function of our government at all levels. All U.S. citizens rely on federal and state law enforcement and corrections officers to keep us safe in our home states and all states throughout the nation. Creating a uniform penalty for the crime of taking the life of a law enforcement or corrections officer while on duty will underscore the importance of all peace officers nationwide; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to make any murder of a police officer or corrections officer while in the line of duty a federal offense; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
