Want to give your favorite state elected official or state worker a nice gift, but just can't seem to find anything under $50?

You're in luck. The state House of Representatives is considering HB 2089, which would raise the bar for such gifts to $75. As the law stands now, the annual limit for gifts to state politicians and employees is $50.

The limit doesn't apply to gifts from family or friends, awards, prizes, scholarships or, of course, campaign contributions. Nor does it apply to flowers and food at official functions, regardless of value.

The bill, prime-sponsored by Rep. Sam Hunt, D-Olympia, would boost the limit $10 every other year.

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