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MO HB2815

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rory Rowland

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Political subdivisions, districts, and state agencies are prohibited from spending general revenue or state appropriations on security measures or infrastructure modifications for presidential candidate visits within one year of a presidential election unless costs are reimbursed through a written contract with the campaign or party committee.

  • Redistribution of existing resources for presidential candidate security is permitted, as is federal-state cooperation using resources customarily deployed for large events.

  • A presidential candidate's name shall be removed from the general or primary election ballot if their campaign or party substantially breaches a reimbursement contract.

  • Enforcement of these requirements is suspended during the 12 weeks before a presidential election and may be stayed if a cost dispute is pending in court.

Legislative Description

Requires presidential candidates to reimburse political subdivisions for costs to fund security measures or infrastructure modifications relating to a candidate's campaign visit to the political subdivision

Last Action

Referred: Elections(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Elections5/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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