ELECTIONS-LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
Summary
Amends the Election Code. Prohibits the use of a political committee's fund for the legal defense of a public official or candidate in connection with offenses involving or reflecting upon a public entity's officer or employee. Removes an obsolete reference to "other reporting organization". Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2012
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2012
Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 8, 2013
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 16, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Paul Evans
RRepublican
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