From: John Stanczak [mailto:jrstanczak@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:42 PM
To: Senate District48
Subject: Re: Statehouse Update: Need answers? Senate Dems are open for questions
Whatever happened to the Public office ban proposed for city workers that restricted city employees from running for an office where they can control their own wages. Did it pass or not and if it did pass when does it take effect? I believe that what I did read about it is that a policeman for example must give up his or her job to set on the council where they can vote for their own benefits. Rumor is that it did pass and will take effect January 2012.
John R. Stanczak
John,
You’re referring to the language contained in Senate Bill 166. The bill stated that an employee of a county, city, town, or township was considered to have resigned from employment with the unit if the employee assumed the elected executive office of the unit or becomes an elected member of the unit's legislative or fiscal body.
For example, a city police officer would not be allowed to continue serving in his capacity in public safety as well as on the city council. However, that police officer would be allowed to serve on the county council or another elected position, so long as it was not affiliated with the unit that employed him.
The bill passed the Senate, but never received a vote in the House.
I hope that helps answer your question. Please let me know if you have further questions!
Thanks,
Bryan
Bryan Hannon
Legislative Assistant
Senator Lindel O. Hume
Senator Jean D. Breaux
From: John Stanczak [mailto:jrstanczak@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 6:13 PM
To: Senate District48
Subject: RE: Statehouse Update: Need answers? Senate Dems are open for questions
Thanks that is exactly what I was looking for. Will the house ever bring it up for a vote?
John R. Stanczak
John,
The bill would have to be reintroduced this coming session. Because it never received a vote last year, the bill is considered dead and not eligible for this session. I’m not sure if a similar bill will be introduced in the 2012 session, but you can keep an eye out on all the coming bills at www.in.gov/legislative
Thanks,
Bryan
Bryan Hannon
Legislative Assistant
Senator Lindel O. Hume
Senator Jean D. Breaux