House Sponsors: GARRETT. Short description: ELEC CD-FALSE INCUMBENCY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Election Code. Provides that a person who falsely indicates in campaign materials that a candidate for public office is an incumbent when the candidate is not the incumbent is guilty of a petty offense. Provides that the penalty is a fine of not more than $500. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (State Board of Elections) HB 2155 would have minimal fiscal impact on the operations of the State Board of Elections. Any cost to implement the pro- visions of HB 2155, as introduced, can be absorbed within our regular operating budget. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status