STATE POLICE: POLITICAL ACTIVITY - H.B. 5547: FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 5547 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Scott Hummel
House Committee: Redistricting and Elections
Senate Committee: Government Operations
CONTENT
The bill would repeal Section 10 of Public Act 59 of 1935, which prescribes the powers and duties of the Department of State Police. Section 10 prohibits the officers and civilian employees of the Department from taking part in any political campaign, or soliciting support through votes or money for any candidates, or for the election or appointment to any public office.
MCL 28.10 - Legislative Analyst: George Towne
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 5-7-02 - Fiscal Analyst: Bruce BakerSAS\Floor\hb5547 - Bill Analysis @ http://www.senate.state.mi.us/sfa
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.