DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVES FOR ETHICS LEGISLATION & GOOD GOVERNMENT

Media Advisory

Who: Minority Leader Ralph Becker (D-SLC), Democratic Assistant Whip Carol Spackman Moss (D-Holladay)and Rep. Roz McGee (D-SLC)

What: PRESS CONFERENCE ON DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVES FOR ETHICS LEGISLATION & GOOD GOVERNMENT
Where: West Building Lobby of the State Capitol Complex
When: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 9:30 AM

Salt Lake City - This year more than previous years with the Governor seriously pushing ethics reform and public sentiment also clamoring for it, realistic reform seems a possibility. Democratic legislators will present a slate of proposed reform legislation to address Utah laws regarding ethics and good government. Rep. Ralph Becker will discuss HB178 (Lobbyist Gift Ban); Rep. Carol Spackman Moss will present her positions on HB248 (Revolving Door Limitations) and Rep. Roz McGee will highlight HB373, her bill to create an Independent, Bipartisan Redistricting Commission.

Other ethics-related bills include:

• HB290: Personal Use of Campaign Funds - Rep. Ralph Becker
• HB248: Revolving Door Limitations for Public Officials to Become Lobbyists - Rep. Carol Spackman Moss

To obtain a copy of bills pertaining to ethics and good government, visit the Utah State Legislature Website at www.le.utah.gov.