HB 424-FN (2005): prohibiting the receipt of cash gifts by elected officials.

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HB 424-FN (2005)

prohibiting the receipt of cash gifts by elected officials.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 186

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Election Law committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 11, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1792) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2005, making it Chapter 186 of the session laws. It took effect on June 2, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2005, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM308,LOB
  • May 11, 2005, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Leg Admin
  • February 9, 2005: Vacated to Elec Law, Rep Hunt MA VV
  • March 15, 2005: Hearing Mar 15 10:15 RM308,LOB
  • March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 14-0;Reg)
  • March 23, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0852}(New Title)
  • March 30, 2005: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • May 11, 2005: Hearing; May 11, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 4:00 p.m.; SC19
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/26/05]; SC21
  • May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 26, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1792} Adopted
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled Am{1792}, Adopted
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2005 Eff: 6/2/2005 Chap: 0186

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1312 (2006): clarifying the definition of gift as it applies to elected officials.

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