LOC GOV EMPLOY POLITICAL RIGHT House SponsorsRep. Patrick J. Verschoore 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die 50 ILCS 135/12 Amends the Local Governmental Employees Political Rights Act. Adds that a member of a police department or a sheriff's department may be elected or appointed to public office and may serve in public office. Provides that if the member is not in uniform and not on duty, the member may solicit votes and campaign funds and challenge voters. Adds that a police officer or sheriff's deputy who is elected to the Illinois General Assembly shall, upon written application to the employer, be granted a leave of absence without compensation during his or her term of office. 2/21/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore 2/21/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/21/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die