2006 House Bill 6287

Require school conflict of interest & purchasing policies

Introduced in the House

June 29, 2006

Introduced by Rep. John Pastor (R-19)

To require school districts to adopt and implement conflict of interest policies for board members and administrators, and to prohibit the use of school funds for purchasing alcoholic beverages, jewelry, gifts, fees for golf, or any item the purchase or possession of which is illegal.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 7, 2006

Amendment offered by Rep. David Farhat (R-91)

To clarify that the prohibition on using school funds to pay for golf by school officials does not apply to student golf programs. Also, to apply the bill to charter schools.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Virgil Smith (D-7)

To exempt Detroit from the provisions of the bill.

The amendment failed 34 to 72 (details)

Passed in the House 85 to 21 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Education