Massachusetts S2109 amends state conflict of interest law to close travel expense loophole and enhance transparency.

Massachusetts S2109 amends the state conflict of interest law by closing a loophole that exempts travel expenses paid by organizations registered as clients under the Massachusetts Lobbying Law. The bill also mandates the State Ethics Commission to maintain an electronic database of travel expense disclosure forms filed by elected public officials, accessible to the public.

Massachusetts S2109 amends state conflict of interest law to close travel expense loophole and enhance transparency.

Massachusetts S2109 amends the state conflict of interest law by closing a loophole that exempts travel expenses paid by organizations registered as clients under the Massachusetts Lobbying Law. The bill also mandates the State Ethics Commission to maintain an electronic database of travel expense disclosure forms filed by elected public officials, accessible to the public.