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CT SB00338

Bill

Status

Passed

6/6/2016

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the notification period for individuals departing public office from 30 days to 60 days before they must file their final statement of financial interests

  • Clarifies that income disclosures require description of "the type of income received" rather than "each source" for amounts exceeding $1,000

  • Revises disclosure requirements for business affiliations to specifically name lobbyists, persons doing business with the state, and businesses associated with them, rather than describing the partnerships generally

  • Exempts retirement savings plans (401(k), IRA, 457, and 529 plans) from requiring disclosure of individual security names, requiring only the plan name for securities exceeding $5,000 in value

  • Maintains confidentiality of creditor lists unless a complaint of sufficient merit is filed, at which point the Office of State Ethics may unseal the information for investigation

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Filing Of Statements Of Financial Interests Under The State Code Of Ethics For Public Officials.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections2/29/2016

Full Bill Text

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