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S. 1562

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State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2011
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Committee
Latest Action · September 15, 2011
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
September 15, 2011
Cosponsors (1)
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State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2011 - Amends the Hatch Act to: (1) allow state and local law enforcement officers to be candidates for the office of sheriff; and (2) allow sheriffs to engage in campaign activities by attending or speaking at political campaign rallies or events, holding or sponsoring political fundraisers, or appearing on political advertisements. Establishes a limitation period of six months after the later of the date of the alleged violation or the date of enactment of this Act for presenting charges against a law enforcement officer for Hatch Act violations.

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