Public Ethics Law - Participation Restrictions and Requirements for Local Governments and School Boards

Summary

HB 1074 expands the definition of a “qualifying relative” to include a son‑in‑law and daughter‑in‑law, tightening the ban on officials participating in matters where a relative has an interest. It also requires counties, cities and school boards to have conflict‑of‑interest, lobbying and ethics regulations that are at least as strict as state law and lets the state remove officials who break those rules. The changes aim to close loopholes and create uniform ethics protections across jurisdictions.

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