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This resolution adopts comprehensive Ethical Conduct Rules for the Pennsylvania Senate during the 2025-2026 legislative sessions, establishing detailed guidelines for Senate employees and Senators regarding campaign activities, use of Senate resources, contributions, mass communications, and professional conduct. The rules prohibit conducting campaign activities during Senate work time, using Senate offices or resources for campaign purposes, and soliciting campaign contributions with Senate resources. The resolution also creates a standardized process for reporting potential ethical violations, including a preliminary inquiry by the Secretary of the Senate and potential formal investigations by an independent third party or the Senate Ethics Committee. The rules outline potential disciplinary actions for violations, which can range from warnings to termination of employment for Senate employees and various sanctions for Senators. Additionally, the resolution mandates annual ethics training for all Senators and Senate employees, requires financial interest statements to be filed by certain employees by May 1st each year, and specifies that any changes to these rules must be approved by a majority of elected Senators through a resolution process.

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