This bill mandates the creation of a universal financial disclosure form for individuals required to file financial disclosure statements with multiple public bodies. The State Ethics Commission, in collaboration with the School Ethics Commission and the Local Finance Board, is tasked with developing this form within 90 days of the bill's effective date. The universal form will allow individuals to fulfill their filing obligations for various government entities by submitting a single document, which will include any necessary addenda. The form will comply with all existing content requirements as dictated by relevant laws, regulations, or executive orders, and links to the form will be made available on the official websites of the involved commissions.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to streamline the filing process for school officials and local government officers. It introduces provisions for the initial filing of financial disclosure statements within 90 days of the bill's enactment, with subsequent filings due annually by April 30th. The Local Finance Board is also authorized to establish an electronic filing system for these statements. The bill ensures that all filed financial disclosure statements remain public records, thereby promoting transparency in government operations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:12-26, 40A:9-22.6