Senate Sponsors: SHADID. Short description: SHERIFF EMPLOYEE-LEAVE ABSENCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Local Governmental Employees Political Rights Act. Requires a sheriff's office employee, who runs for the office of Sheriff against an incumbent Sheriff or another member of the sheriff's office, to take an unpaid leave of absence during the period of time between filing the petition for nomination and the date of the general election. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status