Prohibits use of private funds and personnel in governmental offices and procedures pertaining to administration of elections; establishes crimes and penalties for violations.
This bill prohibits state, county, municipal, and other government entities from accepting or using private funds (from individuals, corporations, nonprofits, or political parties) for election administration, including voter registration. It also bans private individuals from holding supervisory roles in election processes like determining ballot eligibility, unless authorized under existing election laws. Government entities may still use state or federal funds for elections. Violations would be punishable as third-degree crimes. The bill directly affects government election offices and private funders involved in election-related activities.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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