SB802 - Modifies provisions relating to the use of public funds by school districts or district employees in elections

SB 802

Modifies provisions relating to the use of public funds by school districts or district employees in elections

Sponsor:

Hegeman

LR Number:

4355S.01I

Committee:

Education

Last Action:

5/15/2020 - Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 802-Hegeman

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Effective Date:

August 28, 2020

Current Bill Summary

SB 802 - This act prohibits the contribution or expenditure of public funds by any school district or by any officer, employee, or agent of any school district to:

• Support or oppose the nomination or election of any candidate for public office;

• Support or oppose the passage or defeat of any ballot measure;

• Any committee supporting or opposing candidates or ballot measures; or

• For paying debts or obligations of any candidate or committee previously incurred for the above purposes.

Any purposeful violation of this act is punishable as a class four election offense.

This act is similar to a provision in the truly agreed to SS#2/SCS/HCS/HB 1854 (2020).

SCOTT SVAGERA

Amendments

No Amendments Found.