Prohibition of Public Funds for Lobbying
Summary
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.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 4, 2021
Last action Jan 7, 2022
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Nov 19, 2021
Lower · Passed
Now in Public Integrity & Elections Committee
lower
Nov 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
lower
Nov 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee
lower
Nov 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to Public Integrity & Elections Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tommy Gregory
RRepublican
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