SB186 Alabama 2012 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, gifts to public school teachers from a student or parents of the students with a specific monetary value are not permissible; however, gifts of nominal value are acceptable
This bill would further define the term "thing of value" by providing that seasonal gifts from a pupil or his or her immediate family member to a principal, teacher, or other person employed by a local school system of an insignificant economic value of less than $100 if the aggregate value of the gifts is less than $250 during any one calendar year under circumstances which make it clear that no quid pro quo was understood or implied
To amend Section 36-25-1, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to ethics; to further define the term "thing of value" by providing that seasonal gifts from a pupil or his or her immediate family member to a principal, teacher, or other person employed by a local school system of an insignificant economic value of less than $100 if the aggregate value of the gifts is less than $250 during any one calendar year under circumstances which make it clear that no quid pro quo was understood or implied.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
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| February 7, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB186 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |