2006 House Bill 5985

Expand honorarium ban

Introduced in the House

April 25, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

To extend the ban on the acceptance of an honorarium by legislators to also apply to statewide office holders (governor, lieutenant governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Supreme Court and Appeals Court judges). "Honorarium" is defined as a payment for an appearance, speech, article, or any activity related to or associated with the performance of duties as an official, except for reimbursement for the cost of transportation, accommodations, or meals for the official at an event.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight, Elections, and Ethics

May 3, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 13, 2006

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 14, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform