HR424 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Austin, Claire, reprimanded, violation of Joint Rule 27

Summary

A House resolution that reprimands Claire Austin for violating Joint Rule 27 on lobbying.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, HR424 formally reprimands Ms. Claire Austin for actions on April 18, 2012 that violated Joint Rule 27. The Joint Rules Committee found the actions occurred and in violation of the rule after a hearing. It cites Joint Rule 29, which allows the House to discipline lobbyists, including reprimand, for violations; this measure uses reprimand as the chosen sanction.

Who It Affects

• Ms. Claire Austin, a lobbyist, who receives the reprimand for violations of lobbying rules.
• Lobbyists and the Alabama lobbying community, who are subject to Joint Rule 27 and potential disciplinary actions by the House.

Key Provisions

• The House reprimands Ms. Claire Austin for actions on or about April 18, 2012 in violation of Joint Rule 27.
• The Joint Rules Committee found that the actions occurred and violated Joint Rule 27 after a hearing.
• Joint Rule 29 provides that the House may censure, reprimand, place on probation, or prohibit from lobbying for the remainder of the session for lobbying rule violations; the bill adopts reprimand as the sanction.
• Be it resolved by the House of Representatives that Ms. Claire Austin is reprimanded.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative