Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 1508	House Author:  Denny
Effective:  9-1-05	Senate Sponsor:  Harris

            House Bill 1508 amends the Government Code to require a registered lobbyist to report as a gift any expenditure for food or beverages that has a value of $50 or less, is intended as a gift for a member of the legislative or executive branch, and is delivered by first-class U.S. mail or by common or contract carrier outside the Capitol Complex.  The bill also establishes time frames for including an expenditure in an activities report.