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CT SB00984

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Redefines "public official" under the state ethics codes (Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-79 and §1-91) effective October 1, 2017.

  • Expands the definition to include persons appointed by any state-wide elected officer, not just the Governor.

  • Adds the spouse of the Governor to the definition of "public official" subject to ethics codes.

  • Excludes judges and persons appointed by judges in judicial matters from the definition of "public official."

  • Maintains existing exclusions for advisory board members and members of Congress from ethics code requirements.

Legislative Description

An Act Redefining "public Official" For Purposes Of The State Codes Of Ethics.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/13

3/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections3/8/2017

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