SB 295 – Prohibits a political subdivision from restricting a firefighter from engaging in certain political activities

• Sponsor: Lager
• LR Number: 1560S.01I
• Committee: Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government
• Last Action: 2/20/2013 - Second Read and Referred S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee
• Journal Page: S333
• Effective Date: August 28, 2013

Current Bill Summary

SB 295 - This act prohibits a political subdivision from restricting a paid member of a fire department or fire district from supporting or opposing any political party, candidate or petition while off duty and not in uniform.

This act is identical to SB 652 (2012) and the perfected version of SS/SB 231 (2011).

MEGHAN LUECKE