14-B:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Conflict of interest " means the condition in which a legislator has a special interest in any matter which could directly or indirectly affect or influence the performance of the legislator’s official activities. II. " Household member " means any person living in the same domicile […]
14-B:10 Penalty. – Any representative, senator, or officer of the house of representatives or senate who knowingly fails to file the form required under RSA 14-B:8 or who knowingly files a false statement on such form shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Source. 2009, 261:3, eff. Sept. 14, 2009.
14-B:11 Repealed by 2013, 211:2, eff. Dec. 2, 2014. –
14-B:2 Committee Established; Membership. – I. There is hereby established a legislative ethics committee to develop standards for legislative ethics and resolve, through procedures established in this chapter, issues, questions or complaints involving legislators and legislative staff and officers. The committee shall have the power to investigate allegations of improper conduct as set forth […]
14-B:3 Duties. – I. The committee shall be authorized to: (a) Issue guidelines to elucidate proper and appropriate conduct for individuals relating to the performance of their duties as members, officers, or employees of the legislature. Such guidelines shall be consistent with statute. (b) Issue interpretative rulings explaining and clarifying any law, guideline, rule […]
14-B:4 Complaints; Procedures. – I. Each complaint shall be submitted in writing and signed under oath by the complainant. The sworn complaint shall be filed confidentially with the committee and shall contain the name and address of the complainant. The legislator, officer, or employee of the legislature complained against shall be furnished with a […]
14-B:4-a Penalty for Unauthorized Disclosure. – Any person who knowingly or willfully makes unauthorized disclosure of confidential matters or materials contrary to RSA 14-B:4, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be subject to disciplinary action as provided in this chapter and other applicable law. Source. 2008, 132:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
14-B:5 Rules; Procedures and Guidelines. – The committee shall adopt, publish, and make available to the public rules governing its procedures as well as guidelines referred to in RSA 14-B:3, II consistent with the procedures set forth in RSA 541-A. Source. 1991, 105:1. 2004, 234:5, eff. June 11, 2004. 2016, 328:7, eff. Dec. 7, […]
14-B:6 Publication and Retention of Records. – All records required to be filed or placed on file with the secretary of state under the provisions of this chapter, or with the clerk of the senate or the clerk of the house of representatives under the rules or guidelines adopted in accordance with RSA 14-B:5, […]
14-B:7 Repealed by 2006, 21:10, I, eff. June 2, 2006. –
14-B:8 Financial Disclosure Form. – Every representative, senator, and officer of the house of representatives and the senate, shall file with the legislative ethics committee a financial disclosure form no later than the third Friday of January in the first legislative session of the biennium. If the legislator’s or legislative officer’s financial circumstances change, […]
14-B:9 Filing With Secretary of State. – All forms filed under RSA 14-B:8 shall be on file with the secretary of state on or before February 15 in the first legislative session of the biennium. Source. 2009, 261:3, eff. Sept. 14, 2009. 2021, 37:2, eff. July 16, 2021.
