An Act To Prohibit Constitutional Officers from Endorsing Candidates for the Legislature

Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §81-B  is enacted to read:

§ 81-B.  Limitation of office

The Secretary of State may not endorse candidates for the Legislature or use or allow to be used the title of Secretary of State for a political purpose not necessary for the administration of the Department of the Secretary of State.

Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §121-B  is enacted to read:

§ 121-B.  Limitation of office

The Treasurer of State may not endorse candidates for the Legislature or use or allow to be used the title of Treasurer of State for a political purpose not necessary for the administration of the office of the Treasurer of State.

Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §191-C  is enacted to read:

§ 191-C.  Limitation of office

The Attorney General may not endorse candidates for the Legislature or use or allow to be used the title of Attorney General for a political purpose not necessary for the administration of the Department of the Attorney General.

SUMMARY

This bill prohibits constitutional officers from endorsing candidates for the Legislature or using their titles or allowing their titles to be used for political purposes not necessary for the administration of their offices.