SB 579 - Shields, Charles
Repeals the law currently prohibiting Kansas City police officers from participating in some political activities
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3169S.02C
Title
SCS SB 579
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2010
Committee
Current Status
S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 579-Shields, with SCS
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SCS/SB 579 - This act repeals provisions of law which currently prohibit any Kansas City police officer from:
(1) Belonging to a political party committee;
(2) Soliciting any person to vote for or against any political candidate, party, or organization; or
(3) Making contributions of any kind for political activity.
This act also repeals the provision which prohibits any person from soliciting a police officer or a member of the police board for any political purpose.
This act is similar to SB 18 (2007) and SB 189 (2009).
SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE