HB3889 - Tennessee: Ethics, General Assembly

Companion Bill SB3917. Ethics - Extends reporting deadline of special joint study committee on ethics from March 1, 2008, to May 1, 2008; revises lobbyist gift prohibition in regard to goody bags, exhibition promotional items, and meals provided in conjunction with certain conferences. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Chapter 571 of the Public Acts of 2007. Fiscal Summary for HB3889 / *SB3917MINIMAL Bill Summary for HB3889 / *SB3917 ON APRIL 28, 2008, THE HOUSE SUBSTITUTED SENATE BILL 3917 FOR HOUSE BILL 3889, ADOPTED AMENDMENT #3, AND PASSED SENATE BILL 3917, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #3 revises present law regarding gifts by lobbyists and employers of lobbyists. Subject to certain exceptions, present law generally prohibits any employer of a lobbyist or lobbyist from providing a gift to a candidate for [...]

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