Limit Peace Officer Partisan Political Activities

The bill designates a category of peace officers as covered peace officers. A covered peace officer is an individual who is both:

• A public official or employed by a political subdivision of the state; and
• Required to be certified by the P.O.S.T. board.

The bill prohibits a covered peace officer from:

• Using or authorizing the use of public resources for the purpose of campaigning for or against the nomination or election of a candidate; and
• Engaging in partisan political activity while wearing a uniform required by a political subdivision of the state.

The bill includes a penalty for violating these prohibitions of up to $1,000 and potential dismissal from employment as a covered peace officer.

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)