SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5783

BYSenators Nelson, Owen and Metcalf

Prohibiting personal service contracts of lobbyists during a legislative session.

Senate Committee on Judiciary

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 25, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chairman; Halsan, Vice Chairman; McCaslin, Nelson, Newhouse.

Senate Staff:Carolyn J. Mayer (786-7418)

                  March 19, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 18, 1987

BACKGROUND:

It has been suggested that the interests of fairness require that lobbyists not provide personal services to governmental entities or officers during a legislative session.

SUMMARY:

Registered lobbyists or businesses owned by them shall not enter into personal service contracts with any member or employee of the Legislature, the executive branch, or any state agency during a legislative session.

Fiscal Note:      requested

Senate Committee - Testified: No one