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PA SR4
Resolution
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lindsey Williams
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AI Summary
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Establishes ethical conduct rules for the Pennsylvania Senate's 209th and 210th Regular Sessions (2025-2026), prohibiting campaign activities on Senate work time, in Senate offices, or using Senate resources
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Prohibits Senators and employees from engaging in discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment, and establishes protections against retaliation for individuals who file complaints in good faith
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Creates an 8-member bipartisan Committee on Ethics with authority to receive complaints, conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, and recommend sanctions including reprimand, censure, or expulsion for violations
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Requires Senators and certain employees to file annual financial interest statements by May 1, and mandates annual ethics training including 2 hours on ethics and 1 hour on discrimination/harassment prevention per legislative term
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Prohibits Senators and employees from accepting cash gifts from lobbyists, principals, or persons seeking official action, and bars Senate-funded newsletters within 60 days of elections where a Senate member is a candidate
Legislative Description
Adopting Ethical Conduct Rules of the Senate.
Last Action
Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations (27-21)
1/7/2025