HB 1340 Summary

• Authorizes political subdivisions to adopt ethics ordinances governing officials, employees, appointees, and former members of these groups, with requirements that may exceed state standards.

• Requires ethics ordinances to establish an ethics commission with enforcement powers and allows adoption of local codes of ethics.

• Mandates registration of local lobbyists who spend more than $1,000 annually influencing political subdivision agency actions, with registration statements due within 15 working days of initial contact.

• Requires annual lobbyist reports by January 15 listing employer information, compensation amounts, subject matter, agencies targeted, and gifts or entertainment provided exceeding $50 in value.

• Prohibits lobbyists from giving cash gifts to officials, employees, or appointees of the political subdivision.