PROHIBIT LOBBYISTS FROM PAYING FOR

OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL BY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

House Bill 6017 (Substitute H-1)

Sponsor:  Rep. Tom Casperson

Committee:  House Oversight, Elections, and Ethics

Complete to 5-18-06

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6017 AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE

House Bill 6017 would amend Public Act 196 of 1973, which prescribes standards of conduct for public officers and employees, to prohibit a public officer from soliciting or accepting a gift or reimbursement of out-of-state travel expenses from a person required to be registered as a lobbyist agent under Public Act 472 of 1978.

MCL 15.342

FISCAL IMPACT:

A fiscal analysis is in process.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   J. Hunault

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Robin Risko

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.