Bill: HB 4661, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Senfronia Thompson
Craig Goldman
Donna Howard
Victoria Neave

Co-Author(s)

Alma A. Allen
Greg Bonnen
John H Bucy III
Abel Herrero
Ann Johnson
Brooks Landgraf
Ray Lopez
Will Metcalf
Morgan Meyer
Penny Morales Shaw
Tom Oliverson
Evelina Ortega
James Talarico
Chris Turner

Bill Caption

Relating to sexual harassment by lobbyists.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 4661 would define what sexual harassment means in the government code. HB 4661 would require lobbyists to complete a sexual harassment training every two years following their registration with the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC). The bill would allow the TEC to deny, revoke, or suspend a registration under certain circumstances. HB 4661 would require the executive director of the TEC to temporarily suspend for 90 days the registration of a lobbyist charged with certain offenses.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 4661.
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