First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to codes of ethics and conflicts of interest, so as to provide for comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ethics and conflicts of interest; to change certain provisions establishing a code of ethics for government service; to change certain provisions establishing a code of ethics for members of boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for recusal in certain proceedings; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the State Ethics Commission and the Attorney General; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to provide for restrictions with respect to lobbying; to provide for restrictions with respect to nepotism; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.