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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2128

HB 2128: Ethics in public service

Stating how a state officer or employee may receive a contract or grant in compliance with the ethics code.

Summary

  • The limitation on outside employment by state officers and employees is modified so that a contract or grant may be performed by an officer or employee of the agency authorizing the contract or grant, but the contract or grant cannot be expressly created or authorized by the officer or employee acting in his or her official capacity.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2128), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 21, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 14, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 15, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 12, 1997
Prime sponsor
Larry Sheahan (R-9)
Introduced
February 21, 1997 in the House
Last action
May 12, 1997
Session law
Chapter 318, Laws of 1997
Versions
HB 2128, ESHB 2128

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Sheahan (R-9)

9 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Marlin Appelwick D-46Suzette Cooke R-47Renee Radcliff R-21Phil Dyer R-5Mike Cooper D-21Mark Schoesler R-9Jeralita "Jeri" Costa D-38Dave Schmidt R-44Dave Anderson D-10

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 14, 1997
Version voted on: ESHB 2128
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40002
Republican54002
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (4)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 15, 1997
Version voted on: ESHB 2128
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21002
Republican24002
How each member voted

Yea (45)

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House · Final Passage

April 21, 1997
Version voted on: ESHB 2128
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40002
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

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HB 2128 in other sessions

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