How HB 5532 changes current law

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The bill revises provisions related to the ethics framework for state officials and employees, reducing quorum requirements and updating financial disclosure rules.

• Section 1-80

  Six → Five

  The quorum required for board meetings is decreased from six members to five.

• Section 1-83(a)(1)

  on or before the May first next in any year in which they hold such an office or position. If, in any year, May first falls on a weekend or legal holiday, such statement shall be filed not later than the next business day. → on or before May first next in any year they hold such an office or position. If May first falls on a weekend or legal holiday, such statement shall be filed not later than the next business day.

  Removes unnecessary words for clarity in the filing deadline for financial interests.

• Section 1-83(b)(1)(B)

  in excess of one thousand dollars → in excess of one thousand dollars

  This change ensures clarity regarding income thresholds that must be reported.

• Section 1-83(b)(1)(C)

  in excess of five thousand dollars at fair market value → in excess of five thousand dollars at fair market value

  Clarifies the threshold value for securities that must be disclosed.

• Section 1-83(b)(1)(F)

  more than ten thousand dollars → more than ten thousand dollars

  Clarifies the threshold for disclosing creditors to whom debts are owed.

• Section 1-84(a)

  [his] → such official's or employee's

  Changes the pronoun to be gender-neutral for inclusivity.

• Section 1-84(b)

  [his] → such official's or employee's

  Changes the pronoun to be gender-neutral for inclusivity.

• Section 1-84(c)

  [his] → such official's or employee's

  Changes the pronoun to be gender-neutral for inclusivity.

• Section 1-84(c)

  [his] → such official's or employee's

  Changes the pronoun to be gender-neutral for inclusivity.

• Section 1-84(d)

  [his] → such official's or employee's

  Changes the pronoun to be gender-neutral for inclusivity.

• Section 1-84(e)

  [his] → the legislative commissioner's

  Changes pronoun to clarify that the prohibition applies to the legislative commissioner's associates.