A Resolution adopting Ethical Conduct Rules of the Senate.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This Senate Resolution adopts Ethical Conduct Rules for the 209th and 210th Regular Sessions. The rules outline guidelines for Senate employees regarding campaign activities, contributions, use of Senate resources, and official actions. It establishes procedures for reporting potential violations and requires financial interest statements from Senators and employees involved in specific activities. The resolution aims to ensure ethical behavior and transparency within the Senate.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘campaign activity’ and ‘campaign contribution’ with specific examples.
- Prohibits campaign activities and contributions by Senate employees during work time.
- Restricts the use of Senate resources for campaign purposes.
- Requires Senators and employees to file financial interest statements to disclose potential conflicts of interest.
- Establishes a process for reporting ethical conduct violations.
- Outlines disciplinary actions for violations of the rules.
- Specifies requirements for training on ethical conduct rules and related laws.
- Details the procedure for altering, changing, or amending the rules.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Senators
- Senate Employees
- Campaign Staff
- Political Committees
- Lobbyists
Notable changes
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Document of record
- Version
- Pn 0001 Html
- Published
- Not published in the source record
This version is published only as a document. Open the viewer to read it here, or download the file.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
1 on record
Primary sponsor
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours