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MO HB635
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
- Prohibits political subdivisions from restricting paid fire department or fire district members from becoming candidates for public office, as defined in section 130.011
- Allows paid fire department or fire district members to support or oppose political parties, candidates, or petitions while off duty and not in uniform
- Prevents paid fire department or fire district members from qualifying as candidates for public office in the political subdivision where the fire department or district is located, unless authorized by local or state law, statute, charter, ordinance, or order
- Amends chapter 85, RSMo by adding section 85.015
Legislative Description
Prohibits a political subdivision from restricting a paid member of a fire department or fire district from becoming a candidate for public office or from engaging in other political activity while off duty
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
4/6/2011
Committee Referrals
Crime Prevention And Public Safety3/3/2011
Full Bill Text
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