United States · Bill · S
S. 1562 (112th)
State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2011
Introduced
15 September 2011
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Summary
State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2011 - Amends the Hatch Act to: (1) allow state and local law enforcement officers to be candidates for the office of sheriff; and (2) allow sheriffs to engage in campaign activities by attending or speaking at political campaign rallies or events, holding or sponsoring political fundraisers, or appearing on political advertisements. Establishes a limitation period of six months after the later of the date of the alleged violation or the date of enactment of this Act for presenting charges against a law enforcement officer for Hatch Act violations.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 September 2011
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 September 2011
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 15 September 2011
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1562
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/s/1562