ATLANTA -- State Sen. Josh McKoon has filed an ethics bill that would cap lobbyist gifts at $100 and set a limit of $750 for travel, meals and accommodations for conferences and speaking engagements for lawmakers.
But the gift cap could increase or decrease annually according to the Consumer Price Index, and the travel limit could have exceptions if approved by a review committee made up of legislative appointees.
The bill would also ban anyone currently serving as a lobbyist or their family member from serving on the ethics board, and would prohibit employees of the governor and lieutenant governor from becoming lobbyists for one year.
Several groups, including the state tea party, are supporting the bill, which is being co-sponsored by several new senators.
(Associated Press)