Current through Chapter 381 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 14-C:4-a - [Effective 1/1/2025] Recusal for Conflicts Of InterestI. A legislator shall recuse themselves from participation in any official legislative activity pertaining to legislation when: (a) The legislator has a conflict of interest with the subject of the legislation as defined in RSA 14-B:1, I; and(b) The legislator or a member of the legislator's household could reasonably be expected to incur a direct and substantial financial benefit or detriment as a result of the outcome of the legislative activity.II. A legislator shall recuse themselves from participation in any official legislative activity pertaining to the specific legislation that causes a conflict when the legislator or a member of the legislator's household satisfies all of the following: (a) Receives financial remuneration from an organization;(b) Holds a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the organization; and(c) The organization has lobbied, testified, or otherwise attempted to influence the outcome of the official legislative activity.Added by 2024, 340:3, eff. 1/1/2025.