SB 874 – Repeals the law currently prohibiting Kansas City police officers from participating in some political activities

• Sponsor: Shields
• LR Number: 4254S.02P
• Committee: Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government
• Last Action: 4/27/2006 - Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)
• Journal Page: H1315
• Effective Date: August 28, 2006
• House Handler: Pratt

Current Bill Summary

SB 874 - This act repeals provisions of law which currently prohibit any Kansas City police officer from:

(1) Belonging to a committee of a political party;

(2) Soliciting any person to vote for or against any political candidate;

(3) Making or soliciting contributions of any kind for political activity; or

(4) Allowing any solicitation of contributions to take place on police department property.

This act also repeals the provision which prohibits any person from soliciting a police officer or a member of the police board for any political purpose.

This act is identical to HB 608 (2005).

SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE