2009 House Bill 4380

Ban state grants to legislators

Introduced in the House

Feb. 19, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Roberts (D-24)

To ban a legislator or statewide office holder from receiving state grants, or participating in the negotiation of a state contract with someone who made a contribution to his or her campaign. Note: In 2006 a business in which a legislator had an interest applied for a grant from the “21st Century Jobs Fund” business subsidy program.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Feb. 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Tom McMillin (R-45)

To expand the proposed ban to include grants to a lawmaker's family member's business.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 2 (details)

To ban a legislator or statewide office holder from receiving state grants, or participating in the negotiation of a state contract with someone who made a contribution to his or her campaign.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 11, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs