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BILL ANALYSIS |
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HB 3134
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Concerning state officer's and state employee's ethical conduct with regard to private gain.
Sponsors: Representative Simpson.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/4/08
Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135).
Background:
It is a violation of state ethics laws for a state officer or state employee to employ or use any
person, money, or property under the officer's or employee's control or direction or in his or her
official custody, for his or her private benefit or for the benefit of another.
Summary of Bill:
The selling of merchandise or services under the terms of a contract with an official wellness
program of a state agency is not a violation of the private benefit or gain provisions of the ethics
laws.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.