BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2535

HB 2535: Public service ethics

Adopting ethics standards for academic or scientific public service work.

Summary

  • The statutes establishing ethical standards for state officers and employees are amended. Definitions of "grant" and "official duty" are added. "Gift" is defined to not include awards, prizes, scholarships, or other items provided in recognition of academic or scientific achievement.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2535), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1996
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 5, 1996
  4. Passed SenateFeb 29, 1996
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 28, 1996
Prime sponsor
Steve Van Luven (R-48)
Introduced
January 12, 1996 in the House
Last action
March 28, 1996
Session law
Chapter 213, Laws of 1996
Companion bill
SB 6235
Versions
HB 2535, SHB 2535

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Van Luven (R-48)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 5, 1996
Version voted on: SHB 2535
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican60002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

February 29, 1996
Version voted on: SHB 2535
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted

History

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HB 2535 in other sessions

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