CT SB00339

Expands the definition of conflict of interest under Connecticut's State Code of Ethics to include an official's or employee's employer other than the state as a party that could derive direct monetary gain or loss from official action.

Allows elected state officials with substantial conflicts involving their non-state employer to participate in matters if they submit a written statement signed under penalty of perjury to the Office of State Ethics explaining why they can fairly and objectively act in the public interest despite the conflict.

Requires non-elected public officials and state employees to disclose potential conflicts involving their non-state employer and either recuse themselves or prepare a written statement explaining their ability to act fairly; assignments to other employees are required if no statement is submitted.

Applies language changes to clarify that conflict of interest provisions apply to all genders and updates terminology from "deliver" to "submit" when referring to statement delivery to the Office of State Ethics.

Takes effect October 1, 2016.