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MA H2845

MA H2845
Relative to the distribution of the conflict of interest law


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
04/19/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to publications provided by the State Ethics Commission to county and municipal employees concerning conduct of public officials and employees. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 268A of the General Laws, which pertains to the conflict of interest law, by requiring that every county and municipal employee receive a summary of this law prepared by the commission within 30 days of starting their employment and again whenever the law changes, and they must sign a written acknowledgment of receipt. The "commission" refers to the State Ethics Commission, the government body responsible for overseeing ethics laws. This change aims to ensure that local government employees are informed about the conflict of interest regulations that apply to their conduct as public officials and employees.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 04/19/2016)

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