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OK HB1750
Bill
Status
5/20/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Hickman
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AI Summary
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Prohibits public employees from coercing state employees to contribute money, time, or anything of value for political purposes, with violators subject to felony charges, fines up to $10,000, and up to 2 years imprisonment.
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Expands definition of perjury to include public employees who knowingly provide false or misleading information to the Legislature, members of the Legislature, legislative committees, or legislative staff.
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Prohibits retaliation by public employees or officials against employees or citizens for exercising political rights, participating in permitted political activities, or supporting/opposing proposed legislation.
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Restricts governmental employees with licensing authority from coercing license applicants to contribute money or express political positions regarding legislation affecting the governmental entity or its employees.
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Includes emergency clause and effective date of July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Crimes and punishments; prohibiting public employees from certain actions regarding legislation; modifying definition of perjury; effective date; emergency.
Government
Last Action
Died in conference
5/20/2011