2006 House Bill 5986

Expand honorarium ban

Introduced in the House

April 25, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

To prohibit lobbyists from paying an honorarium to any executive branch or legislative branch official. "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