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Introduced
01/12/2018
01/12/2018
In Committee
05/02/2018
05/02/2018
Crossed Over
04/11/2018
04/11/2018
Passed
05/23/2018
05/23/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/10/2018
08/10/2018
Introduced Session
100th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the General Assembly Compensation Act. Provides that no public funds, including, but not limited to, funds appropriated for the pay and allowances of members of the General Assembly, shall be used to create a payout of money to any person involved with and relevant to allegations and investigations of sexual harassment by a member of the General Assembly. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Assembly Compensation Act to prohibit the use of public funds, including office allowances, to pay individuals in exchange for their silence or inaction related to allegations or investigations of sexual harassment committed by members of the General Assembly. The bill aims to prevent the use of public money to cover up or conceal claims of sexual harassment against state legislators.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (33)
Thomas Cullerton (D)*,
David McSweeney (R)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Jaime Andrade (D),
Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D),
Monica Bristow (D),
Melinda Bush (D),
Jonathan Carroll (D),
Cristina Castro (D),
Michael Connelly (R),
John Connor (D),
Deborah Conroy (D),
Jerry Costello (D),
John D'Amico (D),
Mike Halpin (D),
Michael Hastings (D),
Frances Hurley (D),
Stephanie Kifowit (D),
Andy Manar (D),
Sam McCann (CRV),
Karen McConnaughay (R),
Margo McDermed (R),
Julie Morrison (D),
Marty Moylan (D),
Laura Murphy (D),
David Olsen (R),
Natalie Phelps Finnie (D),
Sue Scherer (D),
Allen Skillicorn (R),
Katie Stuart (D),
Grant Wehrli (R),
Kathleen Willis (D),
Sam Yingling (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0748 (on 08/10/2018)
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