1434-S AMH HINE HIRS2

 

SHB 1434 - H AMD  092  ADOPTED  3-12-91


By Representatives Hine and Miller

     On page 38, after line 26, insert:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 34.  A new section is added to chapter 42.17 RCW to read as follows:

     GIFTS OVER FIFTY DOLLARS TO BE REPORTED. (1)  A member of the state legislature shall report to the commission the member's receipt of a gift having a value of more than fifty dollars.  The member shall report the receipt of the gift to the commission not later than the end of the calendar month following the month of its receipt.  The report shall identify the nature and approximate value of the gift, the name and address of the donor of the gift, and the date of its receipt.  The commission shall adopt by rule a form which may be used in filing the report required under this section.

     (2) This section applies to any gift received by a legislator except for the following: (a) A gift given under circumstances where it is clear beyond any doubt that the gift was not made as part of any design to gain or maintain influence in the legislature, with the legislator, or with respect to any legislative matter or matters; or (b) a contribution received by a legislator which is promptly deposited in the legislator's campaign depository or public office fund."

 

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.


 

EFFECT:  A member of the Legislature must report the receipt of a gift with a value of more than $50.