Honorable Rodney Ellis, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Organization
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1449 by Harris (Relating to conflicts of interest involving lobbyists; providing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
This bill would amend the statute relating to conflicts of interest involving lobbyists and increase the penalty for knowingly violating conflict of interest provisions from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A. misdemeanor.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.