Bill > HB620

This bill amends the General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act to redefine what constitutes a "gift" for legislators. Specifically, it excludes food and beverages from being considered a gift if they are consumed by a legislator while sharing a meal with at least one legislator from a different political party, provided the meal's value is less than $200, with that value adjusted for inflation in even-numbered years based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U). This change aims to clarify the rules around meals shared between legislators of opposing parties, recognizing them as a form of collegial interaction rather than a reportable gift under certain conditions.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB620