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This bill clarifies and expands the definition of "electioneering" for public employees, prohibiting them from engaging in certain political activities while on duty or using government resources for such purposes. Specifically, it defines electioneering as visibly displaying or audibly disseminating information that advocates for or against a candidate, political party, or warrant article, including distributing campaign materials, making public statements (unless part of official duties), organizing political events, or using official authority to influence voters. The bill also broadens the definition of "public employee" to include those appointed to office by the chief executive or legislative body, and it outlines exceptions, such as allowing neutral voter registration drives, providing factual information about candidates from official filings, and permitting certain appointed officials to comment on budgets and warrant articles. Violations of these provisions would be considered a misdemeanor.

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