IN HB1264

Changes terminology from "government employee" to "taxpayer-funded employee" and "government employer" to "taxpayer-funded employer" in election campaign violation laws (IC 3-14-1-17).

Expands the definition of "taxpayer-funded employee" to include employees of nonpublic schools that accept choice scholarships and expands "taxpayer-funded employer" to include such nonpublic schools.

Prohibits taxpayer-funded employees from using their employer's property to solicit contributions, advocate for or against candidates, or advocate for or against public questions.

Prohibits taxpayer-funded employees from distributing campaign materials on their employer's real property during regular working hours.

Violations constitute a Class A misdemeanor, or a Class D Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section; effective July 1, 2014.