Bill Summary

by Ethics and Elections  CS Sponsors: Rules

Ethics; Increasing the maximum fine for violations of specified lobbying provisions; authorizing attorneys who file full and public disclosures of their financial interests to indicate that a client meets disclosure criteria without providing further information relating to such client; prohibiting a member of the Commission on Ethics from serving more than two full terms, instead of two full terms in succession; providing that a complainant is liable for costs plus reasonable attorney fees for filing a complaint with malicious intent against a candidate for public office; requiring that allegations in written complaints submitted to the commission be based upon personal knowledge or information other than hearsay, etc. Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act, this act shall take effect upon becoming a law

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