OLR Bill Analysis
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ETHICS CODE FOR LOBBYISTS.
This bill prohibits communicator lobbyists from serving on any state board or commission, including on the board of directors of certain quasi-public agencies that receive state funding. However, lobbyists serving on these boards or commissions on July 1, 2008 may continue to do so until their terms expire. The quasi-public agencies that may be covered are:
1. Capital City Economic Development Authority;
2. Connecticut Development Authority;
3. Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority;
4. Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority;
5. Connecticut Housing Finance Authority;
6. Connecticut Innovations, Inc. ;
7. Connecticut Lottery Corporation;
8. Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority; and
9. State Housing Authority
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2008
BACKGROUND
Communicator Lobbyists
A “communicator lobbyist” is an individual who, on behalf of one or more client lobbyists, receives or agrees to receive compensation, reimbursement, or both, totaling $ 2,000 or more in any calendar year to communicate or get others to communicate to influence administrative or legislative lobbying.
COMMITTEE ACTION
Government Administration and Elections Committee
Joint Favorable Substitute
Yea |
8 |
Nay |
5 |
(03/17/2008) |