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The Daily Beast wrote: A new bill introduced this week in Missouri's House of Representatives defines sex between lobbyists and state lawmakers as a "gift." Under the law, which was sponsored by Republican Rep. Bart Korman, such relationships must be disclosed to the Missouri Ethics Commission on monthly lobbyist gift disclosure forms.

For purposes of subdivision (2) of this subsection, the term ‘gift’ shall include sexual relations between a registered lobbyist and a member of the general assembly or his or her staff. Relations between married persons or between persons who entered into a relationship prior to the registration of the lobbyist, the election of the member to the general assembly, or the employment of the staff person shall not be reportable under this subdivision. The reporting of sexual relations for purposes of this subdivision shall not require a dollar valuation.

AnotherFairportfan wrote:I almost fell out of my chair.

Missouri Bill Defines Lobbyist-Lawmaker Sex as a 'Gift'
 

The Daily Beast wrote: A new bill introduced this week in Missouri's House of Representatives defines sex between lobbyists and state lawmakers as a "gift." Under the law, which was sponsored by Republican Rep. Bart Korman, such relationships must be disclosed to the Missouri Ethics Commission on monthly lobbyist gift disclosure forms.

{original story}

I hope that the form requires a cash equivalent valuation for "in kind" gifts...
 
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From the bill:
 

For purposes of subdivision (2) of this subsection, the term ‘gift’ shall include sexual relations between a registered lobbyist and a member of the general assembly or his or her staff. Relations between married persons or between persons who entered into a relationship prior to the registration of the lobbyist, the election of the member to the general assembly, or the employment of the staff person shall not be reportable under this subdivision. The reporting of sexual relations for purposes of this subdivision shall not require a dollar valuation.

 
Oh, darnit.

Sgt. Howard wrote:

AnotherFairportfan wrote:I almost fell out of my chair.

Missouri Bill Defines Lobbyist-Lawmaker Sex as a 'Gift'
 

The Daily Beast wrote: A new bill introduced this week in Missouri's House of Representatives defines sex between lobbyists and state lawmakers as a "gift." Under the law, which was sponsored by Republican Rep. Bart Korman, such relationships must be disclosed to the Missouri Ethics Commission on monthly lobbyist gift disclosure forms.

{original story}

I hope that the form requires a cash equivalent valuation for "in kind" gifts...
 
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From the bill:
 

For purposes of subdivision (2) of this subsection, the term ‘gift’ shall include sexual relations between a registered lobbyist and a member of the general assembly or his or her staff. Relations between married persons or between persons who entered into a relationship prior to the registration of the lobbyist, the election of the member to the general assembly, or the employment of the staff person shall not be reportable under this subdivision. The reporting of sexual relations for purposes of this subdivision shall not require a dollar valuation.

 
Oh, darnit.

Well... Missouri is the 'Show Me' state...