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MO SB800

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joan Bray

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits current state representatives and senators from contracting with other legislators for political fundraising, campaigning, or consulting services; violations are Class D misdemeanors.

  • Restricts public officials from using confidential information for financial gain, acting on matters providing special monetary benefits to themselves or family members, and registering as lobbyists within two years of leaving office (with exceptions for governmental entity lobbyists).

  • Requires all lobbyists to file supplemental reports documenting client representations and payments, and to notify current clients within 48 hours when taking on materially adverse client interests.

  • Prohibits committee treasurers from serving more than one committee concurrently; violators must vacate all treasurer positions and face Class A misdemeanor charges.

  • Establishes contribution limits for state elections ranging from $325 for state representative to $1,275 for statewide offices, with automatic biennial increases tied to consumer price index; unauthorized transfers between committees subject to $1,000 surcharge plus amount transferred.

Legislative Description

Modifies ethics laws for public officials and lobbyists

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

1/25/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics1/25/2010

Full Bill Text

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