HB 501 (2022) - 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: July 1, 2022

Last Event: Withdrawn prior to introduction on Friday, January 7, 2022 10:10 AM

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Bill History

Event	Time	Member	Committee	Ver.
Event: H Withdrawn prior to introduction	Time: 01/07/2022 - 10:10 AM	Member: Gregory	Committee:	Version: __
Event: H Now in Public Integrity & Elections Committee	Time: 11/19/2021 - 2:52 PM	Member:	Committee: Public Integrity & Elections Committee	Version: __
Event: H Referred to State Affairs Committee	Time: 11/19/2021 - 2:52 PM	Member:	Committee: State Affairs Committee	Version: __
Event: H Referred to Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee	Time: 11/19/2021 - 2:52 PM	Member:	Committee: Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee	Version: __
Event: H Referred to Public Integrity & Elections Committee	Time: 11/19/2021 - 2:52 PM	Member:	Committee: Public Integrity & Elections Committee	Version: __
Event: H Filed	Time: 11/04/2021 - 8:31 AM	Member: Gregory	Committee:	Version: __

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