SB 415 IN

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Provides that notwithstanding any ordinance or resolution of a political subdivision, an employee of the political subdivision may serve as the chairman of a county political party while continuing to serve as an employee of the unit free from any discipline or other sanctions. Provides that a unit may not adopt an ordinance or resolution that: (1) provides that an individual who does business with the unit may not hold an office or other position in a political party; or (2) prohibits an individual who holds an office or other position in a political party from doing business with the city. Provides that such an ordinance or resolution is void. Provides that except when on duty or acting in an official capacity and except where otherwise provided by Indiana or federal law, an employee of a political subdivision may not be discouraged from engaging in political activity or denied the right to choose to refrain from engaging in political activity provided such activities do not impede or impair the efficient operation of the employee's employing agency.

• Jack Sandlin · author
• Mike Gaskill Republican · author
• Mike Speedy · sponsor

1. Jan 25, 2021 Authored by Senator Sandlin · upper
2. Jan 25, 2021 First reading: referred to Committee on Elections · upper
3. Feb 8, 2021 Committee report: do pass, adopted · upper
4. Feb 11, 2021 Second reading: ordered engrossed · upper
5. Feb 11, 2021 Senator Gaskill added as second author · upper
6. Feb 15, 2021 House sponsor: Representative Speedy · upper
7. Feb 15, 2021 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 117: yeas 39, nays 7 · upper
8. Feb 16, 2021 Referred to the House · upper
9. Mar 2, 2021 First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Senate Bill (S) · Feb 8, 2021 · PDF
• Introduced Senate Bill (S) · Jan 22, 2021 · PDF