2003 House Bill 4039

Introduced in the House

Jan. 28, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Sal Rocca (R-30)

To extend to all elected officials the prohibition against accepting honoraria that currently applies only to legislators.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Oct. 23, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 12, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which increases the penalties for violation to conform with current misdemeanor penalties for other crimes.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To extend to all elected officials the prohibition against accepting honoraria that currently applies only to legislators. An honorarium is defined as a payment of money to a person holding elective office as consideration for an appearance, a speech, an article, or any activity related to or associated with the performance of duties as an elected official.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform