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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY

     

     

     Introduced By: Representative Charlene Lima

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2012

     Referred To: House Judiciary

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Title 22 of the General Laws entitled "GENERAL ASSEMBLY" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following chapter:

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     CHAPTER 20-1

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DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

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     22-20-1. Disclosure requirements. – All members of the senate and of the house of

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representatives shall make full disclosure of any business dealings they or their business partners,

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associates, or relatives have with any entity having an interest in legislation before the general

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assembly.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

     

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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     This act would require all members of the general assembly to make full disclosure of

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any business dealings they or their business partners, associates, or relatives have with any entity

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having an interest in legislation before the general assembly.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

     

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