OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 240-0200
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HB-6931
AN ACT CONCERNING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DUE TO AN
EMPLOYER OTHER THAN THE STATE UNDER THE STATE CODE
OF ETHICS.
Primary Analyst: TM 3/11/25
Contributing Analyst(s): BP
Reviewer: PR
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 26 $ FY 27 $
Resources of the General Fund GF - Potential
Revenue Gain
Minimal Minimal
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill expands what constitutes a substantial conflict of interest
under the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and adds to what may
be considered a false statement, resulting in a potential minimal revenue
gain to the General Fund from fines. It is anticipated that few, if any,
additional individuals will be charged under this bill.
1
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to the number of offenses and related
fines collected.
1
In FY 24, $1,000 was collected in fines for false statements under CGS 53a-157b.