HB 82: Ethics - As introduced, specifies that an impermissible indirect gift to candidates for public office and certain officials and their family members includes a gift provided by an entity that is related to, and its business or political activities are intertwined with, an employer of a lobbyist; requires the governor and officers of the governor's cabinet to disclose certain travel expenses. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 6 and Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 5.

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HB 82 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ethics - As introduced, specifies that an impermissible indirect gift to candidates for public office and certain officials and their family members includes a gift provided by an entity that is related to, and its business or political activities are intertwined with, an employer of a lobbyist; requires the governor and officers of the governor's cabinet to disclose certain travel expenses. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 6 and Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 5. Primary sponsor: Caleb Hemmer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2025): P2C held on desk, pending appointment of Standing Committees.

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