HB 766-FN (1997): forbidding the acceptance of anything of value by state officials, appointed officials, and legislative employees.

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HB 766-FN (1997)

forbidding the acceptance of anything of value by state officials, appointed officials, and legislative employees.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1997. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House send it back to committee, by a vote of 9–5. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. K. Rogers (Merr 22) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 27, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • March 12, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELECTION LAW; HJ17, P284
  • February 11, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/11/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 27, 1997: HEARING FEB27 01:30 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 9-5)
  • March 4, 1997: MIN REPORT RE-REF
  • March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ38A,P1102

Laws It Would Change

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