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Utah House debates tighter lobbyist gift rules, amends bill and circles it for further work
Summary
Lawmakers spent much of the session amending House Bill 17, which would limit lobbyist gifts to legislators and require disclosure of gifts over $50. Multiple amendments passed and the House ultimately "circled" the bill for further drafting and return.
Representative Jordan Tanner, the bill sponsor, asked the House to adopt House Bill 17 to tighten restrictions on lobbyist gifts to legislators and to close what he described as a public-policy loophole in disclosure and intangible gifts.
"This is a restriction on lobbyists giving gifts to legislators," Tanner said in opening remarks, arguing the change reflects public sentiment and will improve confidence in government. He proposed a $50 threshold for reportable gifts and sought clarity about intangible benefits.
The House considered a series of amendments. Representative Bigelow moved an amendment (pink-sheet under Representative Gladwell’s name) to require lobbyists to disclose gift values so…
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