New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 1388 — relative to ethical standards for members of the general court.

Last action — Signed by Governor Sununu 08/02/2024; Chapter 340; eff. 01/01/2025 HJ 16

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 06, 2023. Enacted.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing definitions and introduces recusal provisions for conflicts of interest among legislators.

  • RSA 14-B:1

    “Organization” shall be construed broadly to mean any business, corporation, whether for profit, non-profit, not-for-profit, social welfare organization, or natural person. “Organization” shall not include the United States of America, the state of New Hampshire, a county within the state of New Hampshire, or any political subdivision within the state of New Hampshire.

    Adds a broad definition of 'organization' to clarify which entities are included.

  • RSA 14-B:1, V

    “Special interest” means any financial or non-financial personal interest in the outcome of a matter that is the subject of official activity, distinct from and greater than the interests of the public at large. → V. "Special interest" means any financial or non-financial personal interest in the outcome of a matter that is the subject of official activity, distinct from and greater than the interests of the public at large.

    The definition of 'special interest' is retained, ensuring clarity on conflicts of interest.

  • RSA 14-C

    14-C:4-a Recusal for Conflicts of Interest. I. A legislator shall recuse themselves from participation in any official legislative activity pertaining to legislation when: (a) The legislator has a conflict of interest with the subject of the legislation as defined in RSA 14-B:1, I; and (b) The legislator or a member of the legislator's household could reasonably be expected to incur a direct and substantial financial benefit or detriment as a result of the outcome of the legislative activity.

    Introduces a formal requirement for legislators to recuse themselves from voting when they have a conflict of interest.

  • RSA 14-C

    14-C:4-b Exceptions to Recusal for Conflicts of Interest. A legislator shall not be required to recuse themselves from participation in any official legislative activity regarding preparation, review, or approval or disapproval of the state budget or general revenue bills.

    Specifies exceptions to the recusal requirement for certain legislative activities.

Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Sununu 08/02/2024; Chapter 340; eff. 01/01/2025 HJ 16

  2. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2024-2348e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/13/2024 HJ 16 P. 49

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024 HJ 16 P. 56

  4. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024); SJ 18

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2024-2348e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/13/2024); SJ 18

  6. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2024-2022s (Rep. Hill): MA DV 255-92 05/30/2024 HJ 15 P. 22

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-2022s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/22/2024; SJ 14

  8. Committee Amendment # 2024-2022s, AA, VV; 05/22/2024; SJ 14

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-2022s, 05/22/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 20

  10. Hearing: 05/08/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 18

  11. Introduced 03/21/2024 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 8

  12. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0693h: MA VV 03/21/2024 HJ 9 P. 13

  13. Amendment # 2024-0693h: AA VV 03/21/2024 HJ 9 P. 13

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-0693h 03/06/2024 (Vote 16-0; CC)

  15. ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/06/2024 10:00 am LOB 210-211

  16. ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/14/2024 10:00 am LOB 203

  17. ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/07/2024 01:00 pm LOB 203

  18. Public Hearing: 02/07/2024 10:30 am LOB 203

  19. Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Legislative Administration HJ 1 P. 18

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1388?
HB 1388 is sponsored by Vanessa Sheehan (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1388?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 06, 2023. Enacted.
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