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MO SB851

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jason Crowell

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 105.456, RSMo, governing conflicts of interest for legislators and statewide elected officials

  • Prohibits members of the general assembly and statewide elected officials from performing services for the state or its agencies for compensation beyond their official salary, with limited exceptions for adversary proceedings and public documents

  • Requires property sales, rentals, or leases to the state exceeding $500 per transaction or $1,500 annually to be made through public notice and competitive bidding with the lowest bid accepted

  • Establishes a two-year cooling-off period after leaving office during which former legislators cannot register as lobbyists, work in the executive branch, or serve on state boards or commissions for compensation beyond expense reimbursement

  • Creates criminal penalties under Missouri bribery and corruption laws for offering or accepting paid employment in exchange for official votes on public matters

Legislative Description

Bars legislators from lobbying and serving on boards commissions and committees for two years after leaving office

Last Action

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

3/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics3/1/2012

Full Bill Text

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