SB 881

Abstract

Requires members of Legislative Assembly who are also employed by public bodies, federal government or other employer who receives public funds to take leave without pay from employer for days Legislative Assembly is in session or interim days for which per diem is paid. Authorizes investigation to determine compliance with pay requirements. Provides remedies for noncompliance. Establishes crime of abuse of legislative office. Provides that member of Legislative Assembly commits crime if three determinations of noncompliance with pay requirements have been made. Provides that crime of abuse of legislative office results in automatic removal from office upon conviction. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Becomes operative January 1, 2021. Modifies contents required to be reported on statement of economic interest for years beginning on or after January 1, 2020.