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