S. 1562 · 112th Congress
State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2011
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Richard Lugar
- Introduced
- 2011-09-15
- Latest action
- 2011-09-15 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
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.