House of Representatives

HB 2631

educational institutions; entertainment ban; exception

Sponsors: Representatives Graf, Blendu

X	Committee on Education
	Caucus and COW
	Third Read
	As Passed the House

HB 2631 allows board members or employees of an educational institution to attend or participate in entertainment if the participation is related to the official duties of the person.

History

Added by Laws 2000, Chapter 364, Section 4, statute prohibits a lobbyist from paying for the entertainment for a state officer or state employee. Exempt from this prohibition are entertainment incidental to a speaking engagement and other entertainment in connection with a special event that is properly reported.

Provisions

· Exempts from the lobbyist gift ban on entertainment any board member or employee of an educational institution who attends or participates in entertainment at a facility owned and operated by the educational institution if participation is related to the official duties of the member or employee.

· Defines the term educational institution.

· Makes technical and conforming changes.

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· 45th Legislature

· Second Regular Session 2 March 27, 2002

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