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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5271

SB 5271: Legislator guest editorials

Allowing an elected official to prepare and send guest editorials or columns that include arguments for or against ballot propositions if the editorial or column is requested by a newspaper.

Summary

  • If invited by a newspaper, an elected official may prepare and send a guest editorial dealing with a subject included in a ballot proposition over which subject the official has jurisdiction or authority. The official may argue for or against the proposition without violating the ethics statutes.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5271), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 1997
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Horn (R-41)
Introduced
January 21, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
February 25, 1998
Companion bill
HB 1240

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Horn (R-41)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Harriet Spanel D-40Jeanine Long R-44

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 7, 1997
Version voted on: ESB 5271
30 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat71600
Republican23201
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5271 in other sessions

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