HB 1159-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Finds that the ability of a former public officer or employee in state government to be paid to influence state government actions immediately after leaving state service creates the appearance to the public of special favor, unfair access, and conflicts of interest.

Requires a person who leaves state service and takes a new employment position or receives compensation during the one-year period to provide the required information on the postemployment disclosure statement and submit it to the appropriate ethics board.

Addresses the postemployment of former state officers and state employees who, within one year from the date of termination of state employment, accept employment or receive compensation from certain employers.