Prohibiting members of the legislature from engaging in transactions involving stocks and other securities during legislative sessions.

Summary

The bill would prohibit any Kansas legislator from making purchases, sales, exchanges, or transfers of stocks, commodities, futures, or related derivatives during the regular legislative session. It covers both direct holdings and indirect interests held through funds, trusts, or retirement plans, but exempts diversified mutual funds, ETFs, U.S. Treasury securities, and certain family compensation. The goal is to reduce potential conflicts of interest while lawmakers are voting on policies.

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