HB 1220 - AS INTRODUCED
2000 SESSION
HOUSE BILL 1220
AN ACT establishing a New Hampshire conflict of interest law.
SPONSORS: Rep. Marple, Merr 11
COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration
This bill establishes a state conflicts of interest law in the administration of government.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
00-2116
05/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand
AN ACT establishing a New Hampshire conflict of interest law.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Intent. In recognition of New Hampshire's ratification of the proposed 13th amendment to the United States Constitution on December 19, 1812, the general court hereby acknowledges its commitment to safeguarding against conflicts of interest and unfair voting advantage which may arise among citizens interacting with the state in law and education.
2 New Chapter; The State and its Government; Conflicts of Interest. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 20-A the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 20-B
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
20-B:1 Prosecution of Conflicts. No person employed or personally rewarded by a position in law or education shall have the authority to make, write, propose to amend, or vote on any law, or judge or rule on its interpretation, where it is believed, in good faith, that the person may be enriched personally or financially through those dealings. Any citizen may petition the relevant law enforcement authority having jurisdiction to remove the person subject to the conflict of interest from a proceeding.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2001.