Relates to giving and/or receiving unlawful benefits
This bill makes it a class E felony to give or receive benefits exceeding $3,000 to public officials or those selected for such roles, excluding campaign contributions under election law. It directly affects public officials and candidates for public office by criminalizing improper financial exchanges tied to their position. The law prohibits offering, promising, seeking, or accepting any benefit over $3,000 for official duties, with penalties applying to both givers and receivers. The key provision sets a clear $3,000 threshold for criminal liability, distinct from standard campaign financing rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charles Lavine
DDemocratic
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