2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 816

File Code: Ethics
Sponsored By:
Delegates Campbell and Stocksdale
Entitled:
Ethics - Prohibition on Acceptance of Gifts by Legislators - Repeal of Exception

Synopsis:

Repealing an exception to the general gift acceptance prohibition that allows legislators to accept food or beverages received at the time and geographic location of a meeting of a legislative organization for which the member's presiding officer has approved the member's attendance at State expense; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/9
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
2/14
Hearing 3/7 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate James W. Campbell, District 42
Delegate Nancy R. Stocksdale, District 5
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ETHICS
FOOD -see also- KOSHER; MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD; MILK
GENERAL ASSEMBLY -see also- AELR CMTE; LEG POLICY COMMITTEE.
GIFTS
LOBBYING
PUBLIC OFFICIALS -see also- ATTY GEN; COMP; CO ADMIN; etc
Bill affects the following Statute:
State Government
( 15-505 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered