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HB 468 Election Fraud Ombudsman, Office of the; established.

Introduced by: Mark L. Keam | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Office of the Election Fraud Ombudsman. Establishes the Office of the Election Fraud Ombudsman (the Office) within the Department of Elections, headed by the election fraud ombudsman, appointed by the Commissioner of Elections. The bill requires the Office to receive and investigate complaints of violations of Title 24.2 (Elections) and to cooperate with the appropriate enforcement authority to ensure enforcement of the election laws. The Office of the Attorney General retains its authority to enforce and prosecute violations of the election laws.


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