HB 1180 -- Ethics

Sponsor:  Smith (150)

This bill changes the laws regarding ethics.  In its main
provisions, the bill:

(1)  Requires a nominee appointed by the Governor for any public
office or position on any board, commission, committee, council,
state agency, or other organization to file a report with the
Missouri Ethics Commission disclosing certain political donations
and other expenditures for the two-year period immediately prior
to his or her nomination.  The report will be a public record;

(2)  Prohibits the use of all state-owned or -leased property or
buildings for fund-raising activities or events in support or
opposition of any candidate, ballot measure, political party, or
political party committee; and

(3)  Specifies that a member of the General Assembly who has been
found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony will immediately
forfeit his or her office, will not be qualified as a candidate
for elective public office in the state or any of its political
subdivisions, and must forfeit all state retirement benefits.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:26 am