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AZ SB1452
Bill
Status
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Steve Gallardo
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AI Summary
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Adds new subsection D prohibiting cities and towns from restricting their employees' political activities conducted outside the workplace or while off-duty.
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Maintains existing prohibitions on cities and towns using municipal resources to influence election outcomes, including facilities, equipment, personnel, and funds.
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Prohibits city and town employees from using their authority to influence subordinate employees' voting or political activities.
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Allows civil penalties up to $5,000 plus misused funds for violations, enforced by the attorney general or county attorney, with penalties paid by violators rather than from city or town budgets.
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Protects government-sponsored forums and debates that remain impartial and allow equal opportunity for all viewpoints.
Legislative Description
Municipal employees; political activities
Last Action
Referred to Senate GE Committee
2/5/2014