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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate gifts to public employees. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill amends a law to allow public employees to accept certain gifts that would otherwise be prohibited. Specifically, it allows the state ethics commission to: (i) define "substantial value" as gifts over $50, (ii) establish exclusions for ceremonial gifts and gifts given due to family or friendship, (iii) create a one-time exemption per year for public employees to accept a gift larger than $50, and (iv) establish additional exclusions for other situations that do not present a genuine risk of a conflict of interest. This provides more flexibility for public employees to accept some gifts, while still maintaining restrictions to prevent conflicts of interest.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4481 (on 05/10/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3630 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3630.pdf |
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