SR 45 - Standards of Conduct of the Senate

• Establishes twelve standards governing conduct of California State Senators and Senate officers/employees, requiring them to justify public trust and maintain integrity
• Prohibits unethical conduct and requires reporting of violations to the Senate Committee on Legislative Ethics or Senate ombudsperson, with protections against retaliation
• Mandates independent judgment free from personal gain, prohibits outside employment conflicting with Senate duties, and bans use of office prestige for financial benefit
• Requires energetic constituent representation, fair intervention with governmental agencies, accessibility to all constituents, and accurate public communication
• Prohibits use of state resources for personal or campaign purposes, bars coercion of employees regarding campaign participation, and requires upholding constitutional and legal standards