SJR 27 - Holsman, Jason
Creates new constitutional provisions relating to ethics
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4943S.01I
Title
SJR 27
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
Upon voter approval
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SJR 27 - If approved by the voters, this constitutional amendment would impose the following contribution limits:
• For persons running for statewide elected office, $10,000;
• For persons running for state senator, $5,000; and
• For persons running for state representative, $2,500.
The amendment would prohibit statewide elected officials and members of the General Assembly, in addition to their family, employees, and staff, from receiving any tangible or intangible item, service, or thing of value from lobbyists.
The amendment would further impose a one year cooling off period before members of the General Assembly may become lobbyists.
SCOTT SVAGERA