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2021 House Bill 5253: Ban election officials taking money or gifts for election equipment
Introduced by Rep. Sarah Lightner (R) on August 17, 2021
To prohibit state or local election officials and bureaus from accepting gifts from individuals or nongovernmental entities for election-related activities, equipment, or staff. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Elections and Ethics Committee on August 17, 2021
Reported in the House on February 22, 2022
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Matt Koleszar (D) on March 9, 2022
To add a $10 million appropriation to assist local governments with elecions.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 9, 2022
Received in the Senate on March 15, 2022
Referred to the Senate Elections Committee on March 15, 2022