Efforts to clean up Illinois government are continuing with Gov. Pat Quinn signing a new law that strengthens ethics rules.
The legislation expands the ethics act for state officials and employees to include employment benefits as something that can't be promised in exchange for political donations.
The bill Quinn signed Tuesday is part of what he says will be a string of upcoming legislation on ethics reforms. He's already signed a measure strengthening the state's public records laws.
The legislation he signed Tuesday also beefs up the so-called "revolving door" policy to make it harder for some former state employees to trade on their government contacts in the private sector.
It also requires people who buy goods and services for the state to fill out statements of economic interests.
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The legislation expands the ethics act for state officials and employees to include employment benefits as something that can't be promised in exchange for political donations.
The bill Quinn signed Tuesday is part of what he says will be a string of upcoming legislation on ethics reforms. He's already signed a measure strengthening the state's public records laws.
The legislation he signed Tuesday also beefs up the so-called "revolving door" policy to make it harder for some former state employees to trade on their government contacts in the private sector.
It also requires people who buy goods and services for the state to fill out statements of economic interests.
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Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
