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CT HB05885

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Claire Janowski

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 153 of the general statutes to address conflicts of interest involving town attorneys
  • Requires a chairman or officer of a town committee to resign from that position if they are paid to provide legal services to the town
  • Requires resignation from committee leadership if the person accepts a position as town attorney where legal duties could affect the town council, nonpartisan town offices, agencies, boards, commissions, or authorities
  • Aims to reduce potential political bias in legal advice provided by town attorneys

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Potentially Politically Biased Legal Advice Of Town Attorneys.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/07

3/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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