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Bill would allow lawmakers to display previous campaign memorabilia in legislative offices
Summary
Senate Bill 5842 would exempt display of inactive campaign memorabilia within a legislative office from public‑resource prohibitions; the sponsor said the bill clarifies ambiguity and prevents potential ethics enforcement when displays are historical rather than active campaigning. Staff and members discussed wording to define 'previous campaign.'
Senate Bill 5842 would exempt the display of previous campaign memorabilia in legislative offices from the general prohibition on using public facilities for campaign purposes. Committee staff described the measure as narrowly limited to memorabilia used for historical, commemorative or decorative purposes when a campaign is no longer active.
Sponsor Senator Wagner said the intent is to provide a bright‑line…
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