HI HB785

Requires legislators to disclose any new financial interests not previously disclosed no later than the first crossover in each legislative session using a form provided by the state ethics commission.

Addresses a gap in current disclosure requirements that allows up to 17 months to pass before legislators must publicly report newly acquired financial interests.

Maintains existing annual financial disclosure filing requirements between January 1 and May 31 each year, as well as disclosure requirements within 30 days of election or separation from state office.

Aims to improve transparency and allow citizens to identify potential conflicts of interest earlier in the legislative session rather than after the regular session adjourns.