PROVIDENCE – Government watchdog group
The nonprofit proposed a legislative resolution last week calling for a state constitutional amendment that would ensure the
In 2009, the state Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers were immune to ethics complaints prompted by their votes or comments during legislative debates because of a constitutional provision protecting lawmakers from harassment for votes or debate.
According to the AP, ethics watchdogs say the loophole allows lawmakers to vote or sponsor bills to advance their own interests. •
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