Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 D cosponsors

HB 1159 — Concerning employment after public service in state government.

Last action — Referred to Rules 2 Review.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to HB 1159 introduce new regulations for former state officers and employees regarding their employment after leaving government service. Notably, it establishes a disclosure requirement for these individuals that details their new employer and anticipated duties if they accept a job within a year of leaving state employment. This change aims to increase transparency and reduce potential conflicts of interest, ensuring that former public servants cannot unduly influence state decisions using insider knowledge. The new rules would help maintain public trust in government integrity by making such post-employment activities more accountable.

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H-3576.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1159State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy House State Government, Elections & Information Technology (originally sponsored by Representatives Pellicciotti, Haler, Sells, Pollet, Hudgins, and Kilduff;
Z-0201.1HOUSE BILL 1159State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives Pellicciotti, Haler, Sells, Pollet, Hudgins, and Kilduff;
by request of Attorney General)READ FIRST TIME 01/16/18.AN ACT Relating to employment after public service in state government;
by request of Attorney GeneralRead first time 01/12/17.
Referred to Committee on State Government.AN ACT Relating to employment after public service in state government;
Rules must be adopted by July 1, 2019.
Rules must be adopted by July 1, 2018.
"Searchable database" means copies of statements are posted on the executive ethics board's web site and can be searched by the names of the employee or state officer, former employer, and if required to be disclosed under subsection (2) of this section, the new employer.(7) The ethics boards may adopt rules to implement this section with any initial rules adopted by July 1, 2019.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  The ethics boards may begin the rule-making process under sections 1 and 3 of this act on the effective date of this section.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  This act applies to state officers and employees who were employed in state positions on or after the effective date of this section.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6.  Sections 1 through 3 and 5 of this act take effect July 1, 2019.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 7.  If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.--- END ---
"Searchable database" means copies of statements are posted on the executive ethics board's web site and can be searched by the names of the employee or state officer, former employer, and if required to be disclosed under subsection (2) of this section, the new employer.(7) The ethics boards may adopt rules to implement this section with any initial rules adopted by July 1, 2018.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  The ethics boards may begin the rule-making process under sections 1 and 3 of this act on the effective date of this section.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  This act applies to state officers and employees who were employed in state positions on or after the effective date of this section.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6.  Sections 1 through 3 and 5 of this act take effect July 1, 2018.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 7.  If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  2. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  3. Minority; do not pass.

  4. SEIT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  5. Minority; do not pass.

  6. SEIT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  7. Referred to State Government, Elections & Information Technology.

  8. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  14. Minority; without recommendation.

  15. SEIT - Majority; do pass.

  16. First reading, referred to State Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Sponsors

  • Haler · Cosponsor
  • Hudgins · Cosponsor
  • Pellicciotti · Primary
  • Gerry Pollet · Cosponsor
  • Chris Kilduff · Cosponsor
  • Sells · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Pellicciotti

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (145)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1159?
HB 1159 is sponsored by Haler, Hudgins, Pellicciotti, Gerry Pollet (Democrat), Chris Kilduff (Democrat), and Sells.
What is the current status of HB 1159?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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