House Bill Analysis

HB 2673

Title: AN ACT Relating to restrictions on mailing by legislators.

Brief Description: Allowing e-mail to constituents at any time.

Sponsor: Lambert, Ruderman.

Brief Summary

CRemoves the prohibition regarding legislative mailings by electronic mail.

House State Government Committee

Staff: Jim Morishima  (786-7191)

Background:

For the 12 month period preceding a general election in which a legislator is running for office, the legislator may not send to a constituent, either by regular mail or electronic mail, a letter, newsletter, brochure, or other piece of literature except:

CThe legislator may send two newsletters during the 12 month period; and

CThe legislator may respond to constituent inquiries.

Summary:

The prohibition regarding legislative mailings via electronic mail is removed - the prohibition only applies to letters, newsletters, brochures, or other pieces of literature sent by regular mail. 

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.