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HB 501: Prohibition of Public Funds for Lobbying

GENERAL BILL by Gregory

Prohibition of Public Funds for Lobbying; Prohibits local governments and not-for-profit organizations from using public funds to retain lobbyists; provides exceptions for local government full-time employees; provides sanctions for violations; authorizes people to file complaints with the Commission on Ethics; requires commission to provide a report to specified entities; specifies procedures for disciplining violators.

Effective Date: 7/1/2022
 Last Action: 1/7/2022 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/4/2021 House • Filed
    11/19/2021 House • Referred to Public Integrity & Elections Committee
    • Referred to Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee
    • Referred to State Affairs Committee
    • Now in Public Integrity & Elections Committee
    1/7/2022 House • Withdrawn prior to introduction

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  • HB 501, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 11/4/2021 at 8:31 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    11.063 Page 1 (pdf)

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