HB 1312 (2006): clarifying the definition of gift as it applies to elected officials.
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HB 1312 (2006)
clarifying the definition of gift as it applies to elected officials.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2006. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2006, 11:15 AM: public hearing, RM308/LOB
Votes
- March 7, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Election Law
- February 9, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 9 11:15 RM308/LOB
- February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for March 7 (vote 15-1; CC)
- March 7, 2006: ITL, MA, VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 424-FN (2005): prohibiting the receipt of cash gifts by elected officials.