2006 House Bill 6017

Expand lobbyist gift prohibitions

Introduced in the House

April 27, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Tom Casperson (R-108)

To prohibit public employees and officers from accepting out-of-state travel expenses paid by lobbyists.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight, Elections, and Ethics

May 3, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 13, 2006

Amendment offered by Rep. John Pastor (R-19)

To prohibit elected officials from accepting campaign contributions in government buildings.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

To prohibit public employees and officers from accepting out-of-state travel expenses paid by lobbyists, and prohibit elected officials from accepting campaign contributions in government buildings.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 14, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform