Senate2023-24 session
SSB 5381 — Concerning letters of recommendation or congratulations sent by legislators.
Signed into law — Chapter 226, Laws of 2023
- Sponsor
- Braun
- Introduced
- February 3, 2023
- Status
- C 226 L 23
- Last action
- Effective date 7/23/2023. (May 1, 2023)
What this bill does
Specifies that the Ethics in Public Service Act is not violated when a legislator sends letters of recommendation on behalf of and requested by a constituent, as well as certain congratulatory letters to constituents.
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Floor votes
- House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 10, 202398 yea · 0 nay
- Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 15, 202349 yea · 0 nay
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