CHAPTER 14-C GIFTS, HONORARIUMS, AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGISLATORS AND LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR LEGISLATORS
Section 14-C:4-a
14-C:4-a Recusal for Conflicts of Interest. –
I. A legislator shall recuse themselves from participation in any official legislative activity pertaining to legislation when:
(a) The legislator has a conflict of interest with the subject of the legislation as defined in RSA 14-B:1, I; and
(b) The legislator or a member of the legislator's household could reasonably be expected to incur a direct and substantial financial benefit or detriment as a result of the outcome of the legislative activity.
II. A legislator shall recuse themselves from participation in any official legislative activity pertaining to the specific legislation that causes a conflict when the legislator or a member of the legislator's household satisfies all of the following:
(a) Receives financial remuneration from an organization;
(b) Holds a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the organization; and
(c) The organization has lobbied, testified, or otherwise attempted to influence the outcome of the official legislative activity.