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This resolution establishes a comprehensive Senate Code of Ethics for the Ninety-first General Assembly, designed to guide senators in maintaining professional integrity and public trust. The code covers a wide range of ethical considerations, including restrictions on accepting economic opportunities that might influence legislative conduct, prohibitions on using confidential information for personal gain, limitations on accepting honoraria and gifts from restricted donors, and rules about employment with political action committees. The resolution requires senators to disclose financial interests, file detailed financial statements, and avoid conflicts of interest that could compromise their independence of judgment. It also establishes a formal complaint process for potential ethics violations, with provisions for investigating allegations, conducting hearings, and potentially imposing sanctions such as admonishment, censure, or even expulsion from the Senate. The code emphasizes that senators have a duty to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects credit on the General Assembly and inspires public confidence, recognizing that legislative service is a part-time endeavor that requires maintaining personal professional activities while upholding high ethical standards.

Ethics (Senate)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SR1