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MS HB958

Bill

Status

Failed

3/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Greg Snowden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits college and school administrators (including board of trustees members, chancellors, presidents, superintendents, principals, and school board members) from engaging in political activity while performing official duties

  • Bans the use of institutional time, equipment, supplies, or personnel to produce or distribute materials supporting or opposing political parties, candidates, issues, or lobbying efforts

  • Prohibits administrators from soliciting political funds from educational personnel or using their official position to influence employees' political views or activities

  • Establishes penalties enforced by the Secretary of State: $100 civil fine for first offense and $250 fine for second or subsequent violations

  • Preserves administrators' right to participate in political activities during personal time, but prohibits coercion of other personnel and misuse of institutional resources at all times

Legislative Description

School personnel; prohibit from engaging in political activity while in performance of official duties.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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