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HB 1635 General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act; prohibits gifts made to legislators.

Introduced by: Christopher B. Saxman | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act; special reports for gifts made to legislators during a session.  Prohibits any member of the General Assembly from receiving a gift as defined in § 30-111 during a regular, special, or reconvened session.  This bill also has an emergency clause.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act; special reports for gifts made to legislators during a session.  Requires a member to file a report with the clerk of his house on the day following his receipt of a gift during any session if that gift will be reportable on his annual disclosure form.  The failure to file the special report or the filing a false special report is grounds for discipline by the member's house and a knowing violation constitutes a Class 1 misdemeanor..