Utah Senator blocked disclosure of trips like Attorney General Utah Senate President to World Cup paid for by Qatar

The Vice President of the European Parliament was apparently not the only  corrupt Western politician, who accepted bribes from Qatar!

Normal citizens are not offered these kinds of bribes!

"... But questions remain surrounding the government of Qatar paying for two Utah officials — Attorney General Sean Reyes and Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, along with two of Adams’ grandchildren — to attend an early-tournament match between England and the United States. ...

State law prohibits lobbyists or companies from paying for travel or tickets to sporting events, but not foreign governments.

There was an attempt recently to at least shine some sunlight on these sorts of junkets during the most recent legislative session that got scuttled at the last minute. ...

State Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Herriman, sponsored House Bill 90 last session that would have required lobbyists hired by foreign governments to register with the state — like all lobbyists have to do — and would have required elected officials who accept a gift, including travel, from a foreign government to disclose those perks annually. ...

The bill had broad bipartisan support, with 61 of the 75 House members co-sponsoring the measure. It flew through the House with a unanimous vote but then got stalled for nearly six weeks in the Senate. Then, on the last night of the session, Sen. Curt Bramble, R-Provo, stripped the disclosure requirement from the bill before it passed. ..."

Senators blocked disclosure of trips like Reyes and Adams’ World Cup junket. Robert Gehrke says that was a mistake.