Bill > HB06069

This bill proposes to amend existing Connecticut state law to comprehensively restrict the political activities of staff members at the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC), a governmental body responsible for overseeing election regulations. Specifically, the bill would prohibit SEEC staff from engaging in eight distinct types of partisan political activities: (1) making political contributions to candidates or campaigns, (2) organizing political organizations, (3) directly or indirectly soliciting or handling funds for political purposes, (4) participating in campaign activities like soliciting votes or driving voters to polling places, (5) publicly endorsing political candidates, (6) participating in or speaking at political party conventions, caucuses, or rallies, (7) circulating nominating petitions, and (8) displaying political campaign materials or paraphernalia. The purpose of these restrictions is to ensure the nonpartisanship and impartiality of SEEC staff, who play a critical role in maintaining the integrity and fairness of state elections by preventing them from becoming actively involved in political campaigns or showing explicit political preferences.

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