2016-S AMH ORCU REIL 016

SHB 2016 - H AMD 185

By Representative Orcutt

NOT CONSIDERED 4/26/2009

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1. RCW 42.17.710 and 2006 c 348 s 5 and 2006 c 344 s 31 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

    (1) During the period beginning on the thirtieth day before the date a regular legislative session convenes and continuing ((through)) thirty days past the date of final adjournment, and during the period beginning on the date a special legislative session convenes and continuing through the date that session adjourns, no state official or a person employed by or acting on behalf of a state official or state legislator may solicit or accept contributions to a public office fund, to a candidate or authorized committee, or to retire a campaign debt.  Contributions received through the mail after the thirtieth day before a regular legislative session may be accepted if the contribution is postmarked prior to the thirtieth day before the session.

    (2) This section does not apply to activities authorized in RCW 43.07.370.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately."

    Correct the title.

EFFECT:   Prohibits state officials from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions until 30 days after a legislative session.

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