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Senate committee approves bill to define electioneering, citing Supreme Court guidance
Summary
Legislation to define "electioneering" (display/audible advocacy near polling places) moved out of committee after sponsors said it codifies existing prohibitions and State Board guidance; officials cited a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision when framing the definition and enforcement.
The Senate State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee advanced House Bill 1504 on Tuesday, a measure that would create a statutory definition of "electioneering" at polling places.
Sponsor Senator Pitch said the change responds to disputes about what activity counts as electioneering — for example, distribution of literature or wearing advocacy items in a voting line. The bill separates employee…
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