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History
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Prohibits a member of the legislature from engaging in any outside paid activity during his or her term of office
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Greg Ball
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the legislative law, in relation to prohibiting outside work by a legislator during the term of office
Purpose or general idea of bill
Prohibits a member of the legislature from engaging in any outside paid activity during his or her term of office
Summary of specific provisions
The legislative law is amended by adding a new section 2-a to read that members are prohibited from engaging in outside activity for renumeration while in office.
Justification
How much transparency should be demanded by the people of their representatives? As long as we allow legislators to hold outside business interests, there is a potential that these outside business interests could one day come into conflict. This could create a situation, or at least in the public's eye, the perception of one.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect January 1, 2012.
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