2007 House Bill 5127

Ban property ownership qualification to hold public office

Introduced in the House

Aug. 22, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Tory Rocca (R-30)

To prohibit a local government from requiring property ownership as a qualification for elected or appointed office. This would not affect residency requirements.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

March 18, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 27, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations

June 17, 2008

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 18, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight