Tag Archives: HB 142

Top 9 Ethics Bill Loopholes

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Rachel Bradley

Tweet Although HB 142 does rectify some issues with the ethics laws in Georgia. There are several loopholes that keep the bill from achieving it’s true purpose: ending unlimited giving from lobbyists to legislators. Lobbyists can split tickets with other … Continue reading →

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Robocalls Spur Personal Attack by House Leader

Posted on March 27, 2013 by William Perry

Tweet House Majority Leader angrily replies to watchdog’s request for meaningful reform  In a surprising response to a letter sent to ethics committee conferees requesting consideration of amendments and informing members of advocacy calls to voters in their legislative districts, House Majority Leader Larry … Continue reading →

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Speaker’s Bill would turn his $17K trip to Europe into a $13K trip – that’s not a gimmick?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by William Perry

Tweet I get accused of not praising the steps the House Leadership has taken toward ethics reform. While I have praised them for offering to restore the rulemaking authority for what use to be known as the State Ethics Commission, requiring … Continue reading →

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Ralston’s Reform Too Good to Be True

Posted on January 30, 2013 by William Perry

Tweet How wonderful it would be for Georgia’s ethics commission to be able to write rules again. It would be a marvelous thing for lobbyists to lose their ability to give unlimited gifts to government officials in this state. The … Continue reading →

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