CS/HB 1597: Ethics
GENERAL BILL by Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee ; Brackett
Ethics; Increases maximum fine for violations of specified lobbying provisions; prohibits member of Commission on Ethics from serving more than two full terms, instead of two full terms in succession; revises and provides requirements relating to procedures & timeframes for investigation & reports of complaints or referrals of violations of Code of Ethics.
Effective Date: This act shall take effect October 1, 2024.
Last Action: 3/5/2024 House - Laid on Table
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/5/2024 House - Laid on Table
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2024 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/9/2024 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/13/2024 | House |
• Referred to Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee |
| 1/22/2024 | House |
• PCS added to Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee agenda |
| 1/24/2024 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee • Reported out of Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
| 1/25/2024 | House |
• Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in State Affairs Committee |
| 2/19/2024 | House |
• Added to State Affairs Committee agenda |
| 2/21/2024 | House |
• Favorable by State Affairs Committee • Reported out of State Affairs Committee • Bill released to House Calendar • Added to Second Reading Calendar |
| 3/5/2024 | House |
• Laid on Table |
