2007 House Bill 4142

Require politicians’ travel expense disclosures

Introduced in the House

Jan. 25, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To require elected officials to report the source of all travel expenses greater than $50 that are paid by an outside entity.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Which reported a version that raises the reporting threshold from $50 to $100.

Sept. 23, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.