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Committee advances bill expanding attorney general’s role in election prosecutions; critics cite precedent and separation‑of‑powers concerns
Summary
Senate Bill 12 would give the attorney general expanded authority to prosecute election‑law offenses. Municipal officials and civil‑rights groups warned of overreach; the committee reported the measure favorably.
The Senate Committee on State Affairs took public testimony on Senate Bill 12, which would expand the attorney general’s authority to prosecute criminal offenses under the election code.
Why it matters: The bill would shift prosecutorial authority from locally elected district or county attorneys to the Office of the Attorney General for election‑law violations in some circumstances. Proponents said a statewide office can ensure consistent…
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