HB 2622

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 98th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Loc Gov Employ Political Right

Abstract

Amends the Local Governmental Employees Political Rights Act. Adds that a member of a police department or a sheriff's department may be elected or appointed to public office and may serve in public office. Provides that if the member is not in uniform and not on duty, the member may solicit votes and campaign funds and challenge voters. Adds that a police officer or sheriff's deputy who is elected to the Illinois General Assembly shall, upon written application to the employer, be granted a leave of absence without compensation during his or her term of office.

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Dec 03, 2014

House

Session Sine Die

Feb 21, 2013

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

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