Bill > HB1248

This bill modifies ethics standards and retirement benefits for former Pennsylvania General Assembly members by introducing new restrictions on lobbying and pension/health benefits. Specifically, the bill prohibits former members of the General Assembly who were first elected after the bill's effective date from receiving pension or health benefits from the State Employees' Retirement System during any calendar year in which they represent a person for compensation before the General Assembly. The bill maintains an existing one-year restriction preventing former public officials or employees from representing persons before their previous governmental body. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these new limitations only apply to members of the General Assembly first elected after the bill's effective date, ensuring that current and previously elected members are not immediately impacted. The restrictions are designed to prevent potential conflicts of interest and reduce the appearance of impropriety by creating a financial disincentive for former legislators to immediately lobby their former colleagues after leaving office. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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