Dillon's ethics reform bill passed Tuesday
An ethics plan co-authored by State Senator Gary "Doc" Dillon (R-Columbia City) to "help enhance the integrity and reputation of state government" unanimously passed the Senate today.
Senate lawmakers approved Senate Bill 114 by a vote of 50-0 sending the measure to the House for further consideration.
"Today's vote represents a commitment from lawmakers to protect the integrity and reputation of our institutions," said Dillon, co-author of Senate Bill 114. "Providing enhanced transparency and accountability helps restore trust and confidence in the actions of lawmakers."
Dillon, chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics, said he signed onto the bill to help bring transparency and accountability to state government.
"Tightening the rules under which the legislature and lobbying community operate is a step in the right direction for state government and for the Hoosiers we represent," Dillon said.
Senate lawmakers approved Senate Bill 114 by a vote of 50-0 sending the measure to the House for further consideration.
"Today's vote represents a commitment from lawmakers to protect the integrity and reputation of our institutions," said Dillon, co-author of Senate Bill 114. "Providing enhanced transparency and accountability helps restore trust and confidence in the actions of lawmakers."
Dillon, chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics, said he signed onto the bill to help bring transparency and accountability to state government.
"Tightening the rules under which the legislature and lobbying community operate is a step in the right direction for state government and for the Hoosiers we represent," Dillon said.