FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1547

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.

C 45 L 15

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Authorizing funding and expenditures for the hosting of the annual conference of the national association of state treasurers.

Sponsors: Representatives S. Hunt, Holy and Condotta; by request of State Treasurer.

House Committee on State Government

Senate Committee on Government Operations & Security

Background:

State officers and state employees as prohibited from accepting gifts under circumstances where it could be reasonably expected that the gifts would influence their votes, actions, official judgment, or be considered as part of a reward for action or inaction. Limitations are also placed on gifts of a non-influential nature. Generally, gifts may not be accepted that have an aggregate value of $50 or more during any calendar year from any single source.

Summary:

Gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises of real or personal property solicited on behalf of the annual conference of the National Association of State Treasurers is presumed not to influence and may be accepted without regard to the $50 limit.

Votes on Final Passage:

House

96

1

Senate

44

2

Effective:

July 24, 2015