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AZ SB1121
Bill
Status
1/23/2013
Primary Sponsor
Steve Gallardo
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 9-500.14 to prohibit cities and towns from restricting their employees' political activities outside of the workplace or when not on duty.
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Changes the term "reports" to "pamphlets" in reference to informational materials cities and towns may distribute regarding proposed bond elections.
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Maintains existing prohibitions on cities and towns using their resources to influence election outcomes, with exceptions for official bond election information and reporting on governing body actions.
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Preserves the prohibition on employees using their authority to influence subordinate employees' votes or political activities.
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Protects employees' civil and political liberties as guaranteed by the U.S. and Arizona Constitutions.
Legislative Description
Municipal employees; political activities
Last Action
Referred to Senate GE Committee
1/24/2013