HB 165 -- DEFINITION OF PUBLIC SERVANT

This bill modifies the definition of "public servant" within the
criminal code to include persons appointed to a government
position and persons elected to a position with any government
of the state.

HB 165 -- PUBLIC OFFICIALS (May, 108)

This bill modifies the definition of "public servant" within the
criminal code to include persons appointed to a government
position and persons elected to a position with any government
of the state.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 165 -- PUBLIC OFFICIALS

SPONSOR:  May (108)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Criminal Law by a vote of 17 to 0.

This bill modifies the definition of "public servant" within the
criminal code to include persons appointed to a government
position and persons elected to a position with any government
of the state.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that many unpaid public officials
hold positions of responsibility and should therefore be
accountable for their actions.  Supporters also say it should be
a crime to bribe a public official whether or not the public
official is paid or unpaid.

Testifying for the bill was Representative May (108).

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Ted Wedel, General Counsel

HB 165 -- Criminal Code

Sponsor:  May (108)

This bill modifies the definition of "public servant" within the
criminal code to include persons appointed to a government
position and persons elected to a position with any government
of the state.