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ID S1059
Bill
Status
2/5/2021
Primary Sponsor
Local Government and Taxation Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits classified state employees from being candidates for or holding elective office in any state or federal partisan election.
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Maintains employee prohibitions on using official authority to interfere with elections, coercing others for political contributions, and attempting to affect election results.
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Preserves employee rights to register, vote, express political opinions, display political materials, and participate in nonpartisan civic activities.
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Allows employees to be members of political parties, attend political gatherings, make financial contributions, and actively support candidates in elections.
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Permits employees to serve as nonpartisan election judges or clerks and participate in nonpartisan elections, ballot measures, and public affairs without materially compromising their official duties.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that no classified state employee shall be a candidate or hold elective office in any state or federal partisan election.
STATE GOVERNMENT
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
2/8/2021