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MS HB958
Bill
Status
3/2/2016
Primary Sponsor
Greg Snowden
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Prohibits administrators from soliciting political funds from educational personnel or using their official position to influence employees' political views or activities
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Establishes penalties enforced by the Secretary of State: $100 civil fine for first offense and $250 fine for second or subsequent violations
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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