HB 1388 (2024)
Prohibit legislators voting when employer has a conflict of interest
Summary:
Adds a new state law requiring state legislators not participate in any vote if they have a conflict of interest or work for an employer with a conflict of interest. There is an exception for budget bills.
The Senate amended the bill to add more detail about when a legislator must recuse themselves from a vote due to a conflict interest. In particular, the Senate amendment focuses on when a person holds "substantial influence" over an organization that would benefit or be hurt by legislation.
Bill Became Law?:
Yes
Status:
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
Public Hearing Date:
05/08/2024 09:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 103
House Voting Date:
03/21/2024
Senate Voting Date:
05/22/2024
Want hearing dates, vote records or the full bill text? See more on the Statehouse website
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=1587&inflect=2
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