HARRISBURG – York County Reps. Mike Jones and Marc Anderson along with Rep. Scott Barger of Blair & Huntingdon Counties filed a discharge petition trying to force the state House to vote on House Bill 744, legislation that would prohibit lawmakers, political candidates, and government employees from accepting cash in any amount and gifts valued at more than $50. The lawmakers consulted with MarchOnHarrisburg advocates as they developed the discharge petition to uphold the organization’s mission to get money out of politics in PA. Jones said the bill eliminates cash gifts and puts forth very substantial restrictions on personal gifts, such as travel, sporting event tickets, and individual meals, none of which are necessary for performing their job as legislators. Jones added it’s quite rare for Republican lawmakers to force a vote on a Democrat bill. While the action cannot force the bill into law, it can force action on the bill; and it can force some, hopefully all members, to finally show Pennsylvanians where they stand on the gift ban.
REP. SCOTT BARGER
REP. MARC ANDERSON
REP. MIKE JONES