Fake elector bill passes Legislature, heads to desk of governor who recently endorsed fake elector
The Nevada Republicans who signed and submitted fraudulent election certification documents after the 2020 presidential election will not face criminal charges for those actions, but any future fake electors could be looking at up to a decade behind bars.
State lawmakers on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 133, which would make creating, conspiring to create, or serving on a false slate of electors a category B felony. Fake electors would face a minimum sentence of four years in prison, with a maximum possible sentence of 10 years, and pay a fine of up to $5,000.
Fake electors would also be prohibited from holding a public office, or a job with state or local government.
But before the bill can become law, it must clear the desk of Gov. Joe Lombardo, who as recently as two weeks ago expressed support for one of those fake electors. Governors have five days from the receipt of a bill to sign or veto before it automatically becomes law.
The Assembly on Tuesday passed SB 132. The 28-14 vote was divided by party, with all Democrats supporting and all Republicans opposing. The bill on April 25 passed the Senate 11-10. Democratic state Sens. James Ohrenschall and Melanie Scheible joined the chamber’s eight Republicans in opposition.
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