The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Political contribution." Money or funds appropriated to be
used for:
(1) a contribution, as defined in section 1621 of the
act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the
Pennsylvania Election Code;
(2) an independent expenditure, as defined in section
1621 of the Pennsylvania Election Code;
(3) an expenditure, as defined in section 1621 of the
Pennsylvania Election Code;
(4) lobbying, as defined in 65 Pa.C.S. ยง 13A03 (relating
to definitions);
(5) a voter registration drive;
(6) a get-out-the-vote drive; or
(7) any other electoral, political or legislative
purpose.
"Public employee." An individual employed by a public
employer, including a public school employee under the act of
March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code
of 1949.
"Public employer." The Commonwealth, a political
subdivision, a school district, and any officer, board,
commission, agency, authority or other instrumentality thereof.
"Wages." Hourly rates of pay, salary or other form of
compensation due to an employee for services rendered.
Section 4. Protection of public employee wages.
(a) Paycheck protection.--A public employer may not deduct
from the wages of a public employee money or funds to be used
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