2008 House Bill 6499 (Require local government “ethics boards” )

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Introduced by Rep. Marc Corriveau (D) on September 24, 2008, to require local government “ethics boards,” which would receive complaints concerning alleged unethical conduct by a public officer or employee from any person or entity, inquire into the circumstances, and make recommendations concerning individual cases to the appropriate enforcement authority. The bill amends a state law that provides penalties for bribery, conflict of interest, and related violations by officials.
- Referred to the House Ethics and Elections Committee on September 24, 2008.
- Amendment offered by Rep. Marc Corriveau (D) on November 13, 2008, to expand to local an exception that allows a public officer to accept a gift that is for the state, to also apply to gifts to local political subdivisions. The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on November 13, 2008.
Passed in the House (70 to 31) on November 13, 2008. [Vote Details and Comments]
Received in the Senate on December 2, 2008.
- Referred to the Senate Local, Urban, & State Affairs Committee on December 2, 2008.

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1) Re: Our city needs one [by crazycajun on January 26, 2009]

this kind of stuff happens because you have failed to VOTE THE BUMS OUT.

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2) "journal statement" [by Admin003 on November 15, 2008]
Rep. Meekhof, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I cannot vote for this bill as it has not had a hearing in committee. It appears to require local governments to do what they already do, act in an ethical manner, or face the voters at the ballot box.”

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3) "journal statement" [by Admin003 on November 15, 2008]
Rep. Caswell, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

This bill was discharged with absolutely no debate or public input.”

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