BILL · 1993–94 SESSION

SB 5956: Ethics in government/campaig

Establishing a commission on ethics in government and campaign practices.

Summary

  • A Commission on Ethics in Government and Campaign Practices is established. The commission shall study and make recommendations on legislation to: (a) promote public trust and confidence in government; (b) promote fair campaign practices; and (c) ensure the effective administration of public disclosure, conflict of interest, and ethics laws.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5956), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedMar 5, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 5, 1993
  4. Passed HouseMar 5, 1993
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 12, 1993
Prime sponsor
Marcus Gaspard (D-25)
Introduced
March 5, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1993
Session law
Chapter 5, Laws of 1993
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
HB 2099
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 5, 1993
Version voted on: SB 5956
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican34001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

March 5, 1993
Version voted on: SB 5956
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27001
Republican20001
How each member voted

History

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SB 5956 in other sessions

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