House Bill (HB) 2115: public employees; misappropriations; penalty
Sponsor: Representative Petersen
Summary: HB 2115 states that if any public employee misappropriates public monies said employee is not eligible to receive severance pay, annuities, pension benefits or any other benefits.
League Position: NEUTRAL - There are potential contract issues with the current language of the bill.
Updates
1/28/2016: The bill passed the House Government and Higher Education Committee by a vote of 6-2. The bill now proceeds to the Rules Committee.
1/28/2016: The bill passed the House Government and Higher Education Committee by a vote of 6-2. The bill now proceeds to the Rules Committee.
2/18/2016: HB 2115 passed the House COW.
2/18/2016: HB 2115 passed the House Third Reading. The bill was transmitted to the Senate.
2/18/2016: HB 2115 passed the Senate Judiciary by a vote of 7-0. The bill proceeds to the Rules Committee.