The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6320, seeks to amend chapter 155 of the general statutes to prohibit lobbyists and political committees associated with them from making contributions to members of the General Assembly or state officers who are candidates for municipal office during any regular, special, or reconvened session of the General Assembly. This measure aims to enhance the integrity of the legislative process by preventing potential conflicts of interest that may arise from lobbyist contributions during critical legislative periods.
The bill introduces new legal language that explicitly prohibits these contributions, thereby reinforcing ethical standards for legislators and state officers. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text of the bill, indicating a straightforward addition to existing regulations regarding lobbyist activities and contributions during legislative sessions. The overarching goal of this legislation is to ensure that the influence of lobbyists does not interfere with the electoral process for municipal offices while the General Assembly is in session.