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ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
Become "matters pending" when published in KAR,
94-4
,
94-30
,
94-36
(supersedes
94-4
,
94-30
)
"Legislation" applied,
94-4
,
94-13
,
94-30
,
94-36
(supersedes
94-4
,
94-30
)
"Lobby" applied,
93-48
,
94-4
,
94-13
,
94-30
,
94-36
(supersedes
94-4
,
94-30
)
ANYTHING OF VALUE
Excludes:
Activities sponsored by government,
93-68
,
96-1
Agency sponsored event,
94-9
Campaign contributions,
93-55
,
94-3
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
06-02
,
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
)
Charitable event,
93-10
,
93-17
,
93-46
Compensation by employer,
93-37
,
93-9
,
94-6
,
95-9
Contribution to charitable foundation,
94-22
Events to which all legislators invited,
93-12
,
93-28
Food and beverage,
93-2
,
93-5
,
93-8
,
93-10
,
93-12
,
93-16
,
93-17
,
93-18
,
93-24
,
93-28
,
93-29
,
93-40
,
94-40
,
95-13
,
96-1
,
96-4
,
96-5
,
96-6
,
99-4
(supersedes
95-13
),
03-01
,
13-01
(supersedes
93-18
Government sponsored event,
93-36
Informational, educational items,
93-12
,
93-51
,
94-1
,
94-10
,
94-11
,
95-18
Legislative office space, support services,
93-68
Legislator's private employer,
93-37
,
94-6
,
94-37
,
95-9
Lodging,
96-6
Media campaign,
95-18
,
96-8
Newspaper,
95-18
Plaques,
93-16
,
93-21
Prizes to club members,
93-1
Scholarship awards, meritorious,
93-51
Tax publication,
94-1
Unrelated benefits, compensation,
93-37
,
94-6
,
97-2
Includes:
Airport parking passes,
93-17
Box seats at entertainment facility,
93-42
,
93-63
Discounts, rebates,
93-42
,
94-19
Examinations, health, vision,
94-19
Gifts, in general,
93-49
Membership in recreational facility,
93-17
Membership on golf team
94-22
Prizes,
93-1
Trips,
94-15
APPEARANCE OF IMPROPRIETY
Benefits,
93-17
Board of Directors,
93-13
,
93-30
Candidates,
93-55
,
94-3
,
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
)
Chamber of Commerce,
93-30
Contacts with officials,
95-16
,
96-3
Contributions,
93-44
,
93-55
,
94-3
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
)
Lawyer/legislators,
93-62
,
94-32
,
95-16
Private employment,
95-1
,
95-16
,
08-01
Spouses,
93-44
,
02-04
Staff,
93-58
AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
Governmental organization,
93-17
Sponsoring meetings,
93-21
Employment of GA member,
02-02
ASSOCIATIONS (See also BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS)
As employer of legislative agent,
93-6
,
93-21
,
93-52
,
94-7
,
94-31
,
95-11
,
95-17
,
96-7
As employer of legislator,
93-9
,
93-13
,
93-52
,
94-8
,
94-31
,
95-11
,
96-7
Chamber of Commerce:
As sponsor of event,
93-10
,
93-17
,
93-21
Legislator as director,
93-30
Members not legislative agents,
93-33
Civic,
93-13
,
93-17
,
94-31
,
95-10
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Consulting firm employed by,
95-11
Endorsement convention, sponsored by,
95-6
Government entities - See also LOCAL GOVERNMENT and STATE AGENCIES:
Area Development Districts,
93-17
,
93-21
Coalition of counties,
93-13
Community action agency,
97-1
Industrial Development Board,
93-17
Local,
93-45
,
93-50
,
93-69
,
96-1
,
97-1
Planning commission,
93-34
Public employees,
93-59
School Board,
93-45
,
96-1
Statewide,
93-50
Health department administrators,
93-29
Healthcare organizations,
94-7
Interns,
94-7
Interpreted,
96-6
Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys,
93-12
Kentucky Bankers Association,
93-37
Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs,
93-1
Legislator as member of:
Board of Directors,
93-13
,
93-30
,
93-37
,
94-6
,
97-2
Community action agency,
97-1
Industrial Development Authority,
97-1
Kentucky Bankers Association,
93-37
Local cable board,
97-1
Private industry council,
94-6
Professional association,
95-9
Trade association,
93-37
Legislator employed by,
93-9
,
93-13
,
93-52
,
94-8
,
94-31
,
95-11
,
96-7
,
02-02
Management services company, clients of,
93-52
,
95-17
Media related,
94-11
Non-profit organizations,
93-10
,
93-13
,
93-18
,
94-6
,
94-15
,
94-31
,
07-03
,
13-01
(supersedes
93-18
)
Political parties,
94-38
,
95-10
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Public affairs series,
94-11
Series of events, sponsored by,
93-2
,
93-5
,
93-50
Teacher association,
93-70
Trade association,
93-9
,
96-6
Uncompensated member not legislative agent,
93-6
,
93-32
,
93-33
,
94-7
,
94-15
University,
93-5
ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS (See also MEETINGS)
Breakfast, luncheon, dinner,
93-16
,
93-21
,
93-29
,
96-1
,
96-4
,
03-01
Civic, charitable, governmental, community sponsored,
93-17
,
93-34
,
94-40
,
95-10
,
96-1
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Health department administrators,
93-29
Private employment,
94-37
,
95-9
Transportation, lodging, auxiliary expenses,
93-16
,
96-4
,
96-5
Allowed with prior approval,
94-35
,
96-5
,
03-01
Allowed for civic, charitable, governmental or community events,
94-40
,
96-1
Out-of-state,
93-57
,
94-35
,
94-40
,
95-9
,
96-5
,
03-01
ATTORNEY
Advocate, as legislative agent,
93-48
,
94-28
,
94-31
Drafting bills, amendments, resolutions,
94-28
Executive agency contractor, as legislative agent,
94-27
Opinions of,
94-28
Personal service contract,
94-27
Pro bono services,
93-8
,
93-35
,
94-31
Professional services,
93-48
,
94-28
,
93-69
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Legislator may not serve,
93-13
Legislator may serve, limitations,
93-30
,
93-37
,
97-2
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (See Associations)
Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission,
93-24
Film Commission,
93-53
Industrial Development Board,
93-17
Legislative Research Commission staff,
93-58
Legislators serving on,
93-53
,
93-60
,
95-7
,
97-1
Local government planning commission,
93-34
Parole Board,
93-4
Public Service Commission,
93-14
,
98-4
School Board,
93-45
,
96-1
Unemployment Insurance Commission,
93-23
Workers' Compensation Board,
93-11
CABINET SECRETARIES
Lobbying of,
94-14
CAMPAIGNS (See also CONTRIBUTIONS)
"Clear and direct interest,"
93-55
,
94-3
,
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
)
Commission members prohibited from participating in,
01-04
Endorsement conventions,
95-6
Federal office candidates,
93-55
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
)
527 organizations, legislative agent involvement,
09-01
Funds, use of,
01-02
Fundraising,
93-20
,
93-55
,
93-67
,
94-3
,
94-38
,
94-41
,
95-10
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
),
01-01
,
05-01
,
06-02
,
06-03
,
07-01
,
07-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
"In close proximity,"
93-55
,
94-3
,
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
),
16-01
Legislative agents,
93-54
,
93-55
,
93-67
,
94-3
,
94-41
,
95-8
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
),
05-01
,
06-03
,
07-01
Legislative agent as candidate for General Assembly,
06-01
Political Action Committee,
93-44
,
93-54
Political party,
94-38
,
95-10
,
06-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Ticket cost,
93-20
Volunteer services by legislative agent,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-8
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
)
CANDIDATES
General assembly
Fundraising,
05-01
,
06-02
,
06-03
,
07-01
,
07-02
,
16-01
Fundraising event,
93-20
,
94-38
,
95-10
,
01-01
,
07-01
,
07-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Legislative agent as candidate for General Assembly,
06-01
Legal actions against Commonwealth,
94-17
Real estate transactions with state agencies,
94-20
Use of public funds, time, personnel, stationery, green slips (constituent contacts)
93-55
,
93-58
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
)
,
16-01
,
18-01
Other offices:
Constitutional Offices,
93-67
,
95-6
,
94-41
,
95-8
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
07-01
Endorsement convention,
95-6
Federal office,
93-55
,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
)
Volunteer services by legislative agent,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-8
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
)
CAUCUS
Activities,
93-5
,
93-16
,
93-17
Campaign Committees,
05-01
,
06-02
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (See ASSOCIATIONS)
CHARITABLE, CIVIC, GOVERNMENTAL
Area Development District,
93-17
,
93-21
Attorney for,
94-31
Basketball,
93-27
Church gaming event,
93-46
Events sponsored by,
93-10
,
93-17
,
93-21
,
93-27
,
93-57
,
94-22
,
95-10
,
04-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Golf tournament,
94-22
Legislator as:
Auctioneer for,
93-9
Fundraiser,
93-17
,
93-27
Board member,
93-13
,
07-03
Volunteer,
93-27
,
93-46
Local government entities,
96-1
,
93-21
,
93-34
,
93-50
,
93-69
Political parties,
95-10
,
06-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
CITY/COUNTY GOVERNMENT (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT)
CLIENT (See LEGISLATORS)
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Political campaign activity,
01-04
COMMONWEALTH TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
Legislators may contract with,
94-33
COMPENSATION
Consulting firm,
95-11
Contingency Fees,
02-01
,
02-03
Expense reimbursement,
94-7
,
95-13
,
95-16
,
99-4
(supersedes
95-13
)
Gifts:
Airport parking pass,
93-17
Membership in recreational facility,
93-17
Federal Government agency,
95-16
International education program,
95-16
Lawyer/Legislator:
Contingency fees,
93-45
,
02-03
Independent contracting,
93-19
,
94-16
Law firm partner,
93-37
,
93-39
,
93-41
,
93-62
Pro bono representation,
93-8
,
93-35
,
94-31
Representing state agency,
93-19
,
93-41
,
02-03
Representing local school board,
93-45
State university disputes,
93-7
,
93-62
Master Commissioner,
94-43
Non-profit corporation,
94-6
Teacher,
93-70
,
94-33
Trade association member,
93-6
,
93-9
Unrelated,
95-9
Volunteers not legislative agents,
93-6
,
93-33
,
94-15
COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Legislator's business interest,
93-22
,
95-5
Legislator's employer's interest,
95-12
Legislator's non-profit interest,
94-6
Small Purchase Procedures,
95-5
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Employment by a State University,
04-01
Master Commissioner,
94-43
Private employer's interest,
95-12
,
96-7
,
08-01
Private interest,
93-61
,
95-1
,
97-2
Service on boards,
97-1
,
07-03
CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Contact with state agency:
Complaints,
93-21
Judicial personnel,
94-42
Parole Board,
93-4
Recommendation for employment,
93-19
Requesting prisoner transfer,
93-25
Supporting grant application,
93-21
Supporting intervener status,
93-14
Federal concerns,
95-11
Use of green slips (constituent contacts),
18-01
CONTRIBUTIONS (See also CAMPAIGNS; LEGISLATORS, Political campaigns and Political fundraising)
Charitable
"Broad based,"
98-1
"Clear and direct interest,"
93-55
,
94-3
,
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
)
"In close proximity,"
93-55
,
94-3
,
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
)
"Primarily at legislative agents,"
98-1
,
06-03
Use of Stationery,
93-27
,
94-23
,
95-11
,
98-1
Use of Title,
94-23
Volunteer services,
98-1
Political
Caucus Campaign Committees,
05-01
,
06-02
Federal office candidates,
93-55
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
)
527 organizations, legislative agent involvement,
09-01
Legislator running for other offices,
95-8
,
07-02
Political Action Committee,
93-44
,
93-54
,
93-64
,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
06-02
Political Party,
94-38
,
95-10
,
99-3
,
06-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Volunteer services,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-8
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
)
EDUCATIONAL ITEMS (See also GIFTS)
Legislator interviews,
94-11
Scholarship,
93-51
Seedlings,
94-10
Tax Publication,
94-1
EMPLOYEES
As legislative agents,
93-43
,
94-25
,
94-26
Legislative branch,
93-58
EMPLOYERS
Employment of a lobbyist:
By association of public employees,
93-59
By de jure municipal corporation,
93-38
,
93-69
By law firm,
93-37
,
93-39
By local government entity,
93-3
,
93-50
,
93-68
,
93-69
,
96-1
,
96-4
By management services company,
93-52
,
95-17
By out-of-state corporation,
94-29
By trade association,
93-6
By state university,
93-17
Events - See EVENTS
Interpreted,
93-52
,
94-29
,
95-17
Prohibitions - See PROHIBITIONS/RESTRICTIONS (EMPLOYER & AGENT)
Registration - See REGISTRATION
Statement of expenditures - See STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES
Updated registration - See UPDATED REGISTRATION
ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY BOXES/SEATS (See EVENTS and GIFTS)
EVENTS
Agency sponsored,
94-9
Artistic, entertainment,
93-10
,
93-66
,
98-5
(supersedes
93-66
)
Auction, scholarship,
93-17
Banquet,
93-16
,
93-17
,
93-18
,
93-21
,
93-50
,
13-01
(supersedes
93-18
)
Basketball,
93-27
,
04-02
Box seats to,
93-42
,
93-63
Breakfast/luncheon,
96-1
Caucus, approved,
93-5
,
93-16
,
93-17
Campaign fundraising,
93-20
,
94-38
,
95-10
,
06-03
,
07-01
,
07-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Charitable,
93-10
,
93-17
,
93-27
,
93-46
,
93-57
,
94-22
,
96-6
Civic, charitable, governmental sponsorship - See Sponsors, this heading.
Continuing Legal Education,
93-12
Co-sponsor, co-host,
93-28
,
94-2
,
06-03
,
07-01
Football,
93-36
,
04-02
Fundraising,
93-20
,
93-27
,
95-10
,
06-03
,
07-01
,
07-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Golf,
93-2
,
93-17
,
94-22
High school sports,
93-36
Legislator as co-sponsor,
94-2
Legislator as volunteer,
93-46
Open house, agency sponsored,
94-9
Out-of-state,
94-35
,
94-40
,
96-5
,
03-01
,
04-02
Private,
93-57
,
95-9
Receptions,
93-10
,
93-16
,
93-17
,
94-2
Scholarship auction,
93-17
Seminars,
93-5
,
93-12
Series of,
93-2
,
93-5
,
93-12
,
93-50
,
95-10
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Sponsors,
93-10
,
93-16
,
93-17
,
93-27
,
93-28
,
93-36
,
93-46
,
94-2
,
94-22
,
94-40
,
95-10
,
96-1
,
96-4
,
96-5
,
96-6
,
07-01
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Sporting,
93-27
,
93-36
,
93-49
,
04-02
Tickets to,
93-10
,
93-36
,
93-49
,
93-66
,
98-5
(supersedes
93-66
),
04-02
Trips,
94-15
,
03-01
Trade association,
96-6
EXECUTIVES
As legislative agents,
93-48
Private employees as,
93-43
Legislator as:
Director,
97-1
,
07-03
Executive Secretary-Treasurer,
94-8
Master Commissioner,
94-43
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
At end of legislative service,
95-3
Customer is not a "client",
93-31
Final year,
95-3
Gross income,
94-34
,
12-01
Honoraria,
95-9
Immediate family,
94-34
Income as auctioneer,
93-9
Income of spouse,
94-34
Lawyer/Legislator's law firm partners,
93-15
,
93-24
,
93-62
,
94-32
Legislative agent/employer as client,
93-22
Legislative agent as employer,
94-34
Legislative branch major management personnel,
93-58
Private business transactions,
93-40
,
94-34
,
94-12
Real estate activity,
94-12
Speaking fees, private sector employment,
95-9
FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
Employer of legislative agent required to report,
93-6
,
93-22
Private citizen not required to report,
93-6
Legislative agent required to report,
93-22
,
94-12
Legislator required to report,
93-22
,
94-12
Sale of internet services to legislators, reportable as,
99-2
FOOD AND BEVERAGES (See ANYTHING OF VALUE)
FOOTBALL GAME PASSES
Legislator may accept,
93-36
GIFTS
Airport parking passes,
93-17
Box seats, entertainment facility,
93-42
,
93-63
,
93-66
,
98-5
(supersedes
93-66
)
Cash prizes,
93-1
Examinations, health, vision,
94-19
Food and beverage - See ANYTHING OF VALUE
Garbage bags,
00-1
Golf - See EVENTS
Informational, promotional, educational items
93-16
Scholarship award,
93-51
Seedlings,
94-10
Tax Publication,
94-1
Transportation, lodging, auxiliary expense,
93-16
,
94-35
,
96-4
Trips,
94-15
Newspaper,
95-18
Office space,
93-68
Parking passes,
93-17
Plaques,
93-16
,
93-21
Recreation facility, membership,
93-17
Seats, entertainment facility,
93-66
,
98-5
(supersedes
93-66
)
Tickets - See EVENTS
HONORARIA
International education program,
95-16
Plaque,
93-16
,
93-21
Private employment,
95-9
Prohibited,
93-26
INCOMPATIBLE OFFICES
Airport Board,
95-7
KRS 6.764,
94-43
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Co-sponsors of event,
93-17
INFLUENCE
Cabinet secretaries and staff,
94-14
,
95-1
Campaign contribution as,
93-55
,
94-3
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
),
06-03
,
07-01
Employment recommendations,
93-19
Gifts as,
93-17
,
93-42
,
93-63
Judges and judicial personnel,
94-42
Lawyer/Legislator:
Action against Commonwealth,
93-23
,
93-62
,
94-17
Agency enforcement matter,
94-39
Employed by law firm,
93-15
,
93-37
,
93-39
,
93-62
,
93-63
Representing local school board,
93-45
Representing state agency,
93-19
,
93-41
Legal proceedings pending,
94-42
Legislative branch staff,
93-58
Legislator, board member,
97-2
,
07-03
Legislator, business owner,
95-1
Legislator, owner of consulting firm,
95-11
Parole Board,
93-4
Real estate transactions,
95-1
,
96-3
State agency contacts,
93-4
,
93-14
,
93-21
,
93-25
,
94-39
,
95-1
,
95-12
,
02-03
University scholarship,
93-51
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (See also GIFTS)
Seedlings,
94-10
Taped interviews with legislators,
94-11
INTERNET WEB SITES
Legislative leadership may create,
14-01
Not lobbying,
96-8
Placement of LRC toll-free number,
01-02
Use of websites for fundraising,
16-01
INTERIM OFFICE OF HEALTH PLANNING AND CERTIFICATION
Lawyer/Legislator prohibited from practice before,
93-35
JURISDICTION (See SCOPE OF CODE)
LEADERSHIP/LEGISLATIVE STAFF
Application of Ethics code to,
93-58
Fundraising by,
93-58
,
95-10
,
06-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
LEGISLATION
Drafting, by attorney,
94-28
Interpreted
93-55
,
94-3
,
94-4
,
94-30
,
94-36
(supersedes
94-4
,
94-30
),
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
)
KRS 6.764,
94-43
Resolutions,
94-13
LEGISLATIVE AGENTS
Events- See EVENTS
Interpreted:
As "an individual,"
94-25
,
94-29
"Engaged" means "employed for compensation,"
93-32
,
93-48
,
93-52
,
94-29
,
95-17
"Engaged" by trade association member,
93-6
"Legislative liaison,"
96-4
,
96-6
"Official responsibilities,"
94-26
"Primary responsibility,"
93-38
,
93-69
Public servant,
93-69
Uncompensated citizen expressing opinion,
93-6
Legislative agent as candidate for General Assembly,
06-01
Political campaigns:
Co-hosting party fundraiser,
06-03
,
07-01
Contributions,
93-55
,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-8
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
01-01
,
05-01
Federal office candidates,
93-55
,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
)
527 organizations, legislative agent involvement,
09-01
Fundraising,
93-20
,
93-55
,
93-67
,
94-38
,
94-41
,
95-10
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
05-01
,
06-03
,
07-01
,
07-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Legislator running for other offices,
95-8
,
07-01
Political Action Committee,
93-44
,
93-54
,
93-64
,
93-67
,
94-3
,
94-41
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
)
Volunteer services,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-8
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
06-03
Prohibitions - See PROHIBITIONS/RESTRICTIONS (EMPLOYER & AGENT)
Registration - See REGISTRATION
Spouse of Legislator,
02-04
Statement of expenditures - See STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES
Updated registration - See UPDATED REGISTRATION
LEGISLATORS
Board of Directors,
93-13
,
93-24
,
93-30
,
93-37
,
97-1
,
97-2
,
07-03
Boards and Commissions,
93-14
,
93-17
,
93-60
,
94-6
,
95-7
Clients - See also Lawyer/Legislator, this heading:
Advertising,
93-40
Health Maintenance Organization,
93-40
Interpreted,
93-31
,
93-40
Clients before Revenue Cabinet,
02-03
Conflict of interest,
93-13
,
93-61
,
95-1
,
95-7
,
95-11
,
95-12
,
96-2
,
96-7
,
97-1
,
97-2
,
04-01
,
07-03
,
08-01
Contributions by,
93-34
Contribution solicitation,
93-55
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
)
During a legislative session,
93-55
,
94-3
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
),
99-3
For other legislators,
01-01
,
05-01
Individuals
93-55
,
94-3
,
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
)
Legislative agents,
93-55
,
95-8
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
00-1
,
01-01
,
05-01
,
06-03
,
07-01
,
07-02
Official legislative stationery,
94-23
,
95-11
Official legislative title,
94-23
,
95-11
Political Action Committees,
93-44
,
06-02
Political parties,
94-38
,
95-10
,
99-3
,
06-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Running for other offices,
95-8
,
07-02
Constituent service:
Advice of general nature,
95-11
Contact with judicial personnel,
94-42
Contact with state agency,
93-4
,
93-14
,
93-21
,
93-25
Employment recommendation,
93-19
Legislation information,
95-11
Use of green slips (constituent contacts),
18-01
Use of Internet Web-sites,
01-02
Contract with local Political Subdivision,
11-01
Events- See EVENTS
Financial disclosure - See FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Great seal of the Commonwealth, use of,
94-23
Green slips (constituent contacts), use of,
18-01
Interaction with state agencies:
Competitive bidding,
94-6
Constituent requests,
93-4
,
93-14
,
93-21
,
93-25
Employment recommendations,
93-19
Highway realignment,
95-1
Legal actions against,
94-17
Legislator's employer's contracts,
95-12
Meetings,
93-4
Parole board,
93-4
Real estate transactions
94-20
,
95-1
,
96-3
Representing applicant,
93-8
,
93-24
,
94-39
Small Purchase Procedures,
95-5
Supporting intervener status,
93-14
Underwriting bonds,
93-15
Lawyer/Legislator:
As independent contractors,
93-19
,
94-16
Caution against certain pro bono representation,
93-8
,
93-35
,
94-31
Prohibitions - See PROHIBITIONS/RESTRICTIONS
Representing:
Bond underwriter,
93-15
Client in:
Agency enforcement action,
94-39
Condemnation proceeding,
93-24
Dispute with Commonwealth,
93-7
,
93-23
,
02-03
Operating authority applicant,
93-8
Unemployment insurance action,
93-23
Civil defendant, cross claim against Commonwealth,
94-32
County sheriff's office,
94-18
Criminal defendant,
93-24
,
94-16
License applicant, Dept/Vehicle Regulation,
93-8
License applicant, Alcoholic Beverage,
93-24
License/permit applicants,
94-39
Local school board,
93-45
Pro bono,
93-8
,
93-35
,
94-31
Referrals from Dept. of Public Advocacy,
94-16
Self-insurance seeker,
93-11
Leadership social media,
14-01
Membership on governing bodies of public entities,
97-1
Office space and support services,
93-68
Official capacity/position, - See OFFICIAL CAPACITY/POSITION
Official legislative stationery, use of,
93-21
,
93-27
,
93-55
,
94-23
,
95-11
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
98-1
,
01-03
Official legislative title, use of,
94-23
,
95-11
Participation as volunteer,
93-27
,
93-46
,
98-1
Prohibitions - See PROHIBITIONS/RESTRICTIONS
Political campaigns:
Federal office,
93-55
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
)
Fundraising,
93-20
,
93-55
,
93-58
,
93-67
,
94-38
,
94-41
,
95-8
,
95-10
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
05-01
,
06-02
,
06-03
,
07-01
,
07-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Political Action Committees,
93-54
,
93-64
,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
)
State-wide offices,
95-8
Use of campaign funds,
01-02
Use of green slips (constituent contacts),
18-01
Use of websites and social media,
16-01
Political fundraising:
Event, tickets to,
93-20
Federal office,
93-55
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
)
Legislative agent,
93-55
,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-8
,
95-10
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
05-01
,
06-03
,
07-01
,
07-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Political Action Committees,
93-54
,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
)
Public funds, time, personnel, official stationery, green slips (constituent contacts),
93-55
,
93-58
,
94-38
,
95-11
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
01-02
,
18-01
Use of websites and social media,
16-01
Private sector employment:
Activities not related to legislative position,
95-9
Advertising,
93-40
Auctioneer,
93-9
Business owner,
95-1
Building materials supplier,
93-22
Commonwealth Training Partnership,
94-33
Competitive bidding,
93-22
Consulting firm,
95-11
County sheriff's office,
94-18
Delegate to national association,
94-37
Executive Secretary-Treasurer,
94-8
Expenses,
94-37
,
95-9
Hospital Board,
97-2
Instructor/facilitator,
94-33
Law firm,
93-15
,
93-37
,
93-39
Master Commissioner,
94-43
Promoting legislative interests of,
96-7
School Board,
93-45
State agency contract,
94-6
,
94-33
State organization,
94-8
,
96-7
State University,
04-01
Use of official legislative stationery,
01-03
Workshop attendance,
93-57
,
95-9
Reimbursement of expenses,
94-35
,
94-37
,
94-40
,
95-11
,
95-13
,
95-16
,
96-5
,
99-4
(supersedes
95-13
)
Service as official of Caucus Campaign Committee,
06-02
Spouses/Children:
Income,
94-34
Officer of club,
93-1
Tickets to events,
93-10
,
93-66
,
98-5
(supersedes
93-66
)
Food and beverage,
93-16
Golf,
93-2
,
94-22
Legislative agent,
02-04
University employment,
93-56
University scholarship awards,
93-51
LOBBY
Administrative regulations,
94-4
,
94-13
,
94-30
,
94-36
(supersedes
94-4
,
94-30
)
Attorneys,
93-69
Cabinet secretaries and staff,
94-14
City government,
93-3
,
93-69
Indirect,
95-18
Internet Web site,
96-8
Interpreted,
93-48
,
94-5
,
94-28
,
95-18
,
96-6
,
96-8
Kentucky Retirement Systems,
93-38
Media campaign,
96-8
Primary responsibility,
93-69
Spouse of Legislator,
02-04
Staff, Legislative branch,
93-58
Statutory duties,
93-65
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Airport board,
93-17
,
95-7
As employer of lobbyist,
93-3
,
93-50
,
93-59
,
93-68
,
93-69
,
96-1
De jure municipal corporation,
93-38
,
93-69
Employees of,
93-59
Legislative office space,
93-68
Local school board,
93-45
Planning commission, rezoning,
93-34
Master Commissioner,
94-43
Member of state organization,
93-50
Special districts,
93-69
MANAGEMENT SERVICE COMPANY
Registration of agents and employers,
93-52
,
95-17
MEETINGS
Get-acquainted,
93-2
Local business,
93-21
Out-of-state,
96-5
,
03-01
Public hearings,
93-34
,
94-14
Town hall,
95-10
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
With legislators,
94-15
Zoning plan,
93-34
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, OPINIONS OF
OAG 93-25,
93-7
,
93-41
OAG 93-70,
93-60
,
95-7
,
97-1
OFFICIAL CAPACITY/POSITION
Advocating private interests,
95-1
,
96-3
Contacts with judicial personnel,
94-42
Local government activities,
93-34
,
93-50
,
96-3
Out-of-state events,
96-5
Real estate transactions,
95-1
,
96-3
Service as official of Caucus Campaign Committee,
06-02
Travel, prior approval required,
96-5
Unrelated activities,
95-9
Use of official legislative stationery,
01-03
OFFICIAL STATIONERY (See PROHIBITIONS/RESTRICTIONS)
PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
Attorney,
93-45
,
94-18
,
94-27
,
94-33
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Legislative agent,
93-44
,
93-54
,
93-64
,
09-01
Legislator as treasurer,
94-8
Solicitation of funds prohibited,
93-55
,
93-54
,
94-3
,
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Lobbying,
93-3
,
93-38
,
93-69
PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT
Activities unrelated to legislative position,
93-57
,
94-37
,
95-1
,
95-9
Auctioneer,
93-9
Building materials supplier,
93-22
Business owner,
95-1
Competitive bidding,
93-22
,
95-5
Consulting firm,
95-11
Delegate,
94-37
Executive Director,
94-6
Executive Secretary-Treasurer,
94-8
Instructor, Commonwealth Training Partnership,
94-33
International education program,
95-16
Law firm,
93-37
,
93-39
,
94-32
Local school board contractor,
93-45
Master Commissioner,
94-43
Spouse of a Legislator,
02-04
State agency contractor,
94-6
,
94-16
,
94-33
,
95-5
Workshop attendance,
93-57
,
94-37
,
95-9
PROHIBITIONS/RESTRICTIONS (EMPLOYERS & AGENTS)
Artificial transactions,
93-20
,
94-25
Association lobbying activities,
93-37
Campaign contributions,
93-20
,
93-44
,
93-54
,
93-55
,
93-67
,
94-38
,
94-41
,
95-10
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
05-01
,
06-03
,
07-01
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Co-hosting with legislator,
94-2
,
06-03
,
07-01
Contingency Fee Lobbying,
02-01
Endorsement convention,
95-6
527 organizations, legislative agent involvement,
09-01
Fundraising,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-8
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
06-03
,
07-01
,
07-02
Gifts,
93-17
,
93-42
,
93-63
,
94-19
Law firm member,
94-25
Legislative support services,
93-68
Legislator as co-sponsor,
94-2
Out-of-state meetings,
94-40
,
96-5
,
03-01
PAC activities, specified,
93-44
,
93-54
,
93-64
,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
)
Prizes,
93-1
PROHIBITIONS/RESTRICTIONS (LEGISLATORS)
Agency enforcement actions,
94-39
Airport board,
93-17
,
95-7
Artificial transactions,
93-20
Board of Directors membership,
93-13
,
07-03
Co-hosting events,
94-2
,
06-03
,
07-01
Contributions, control of,
95-10
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Consulting firm activities,
95-11
Employment recommendation, against public interest,
93-19
Executive positions,
94-8
Funding requests,
93-53
Fundraising, legislative agent,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-10
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
05-01
,
06-03
,
07-01
,
07-02
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Golf team participation,
94-22
Honoraria,
93-26
,
95-16
(contra)
Judicial personnel, ex parte contact,
94-42
Lawyer/Legislator prohibitions:
Chairing Board of Directors,
93-30
Co-hosting reception,
94-2
Contingency fees in state agency matters,
93-45
,
02-03
County employment,
94-18
Influencing agency,
93-15
,
93-45
,
94-39
,
96-3
,
02-03
Influencing courts,
94-42
Suing Commonwealth for damages,
93-7
,
93-62
,
94-17
,
94-32
Representing:
Agency,
93-19
,
93-35
,
93-41
Alcoholic beverage license,
93-24
Sub-chapter S corporation,
93-8
Health services client,
93-35
License/permit applicants, in general,
94-39
Sharing compensation with legislative agent,
93-39
Legal actions against Commonwealth,
93-45
,
94-32
,
94-39
Legislative agents,
93-1
,
93-49
,
94-2
,
95-11
Parking passes, annual,
93-17
PAC transactions,
93-44
Private business transactions,
93-40
,
01-03
Private interests,
93-51
,
93-61
,
95-1
,
95-11
,
96-7
Real estate transactions,
94-20
,
96-3
Scholarship award, influence
93-51
Social media,
14-01
,
16-01
State agency contact, against public interest,
93-21
,
95-1
Ticket to sporting event,
93-36
,
93-49
Transportation, lodging, expenses,
93-16
,
94-35
Use of public funds, time, personnel, green slips (constituent contacts),
93-55
,
93-58
,
94-38
,
95-11
,
95-15
(supersedes
93-55
),
18-01
Use of legislative title,
94-23
Use of official legislative stationery,
01-03
Voting private interests,
93-1
,
93-61
,
95-11
,
96-7
,
07-03
,
08-01
PROMOTIONAL ITEMS (See GIFTS)
PUBLIC SERVANTS
Agency sponsored events,
94-9
Attorney contractor,
93-69
,
94-27
Bribery of,
93-55
,
94-3
,
98-2
(supersedes
93-55
,
94-3
)
Local government,
93-3
,
93-50
,
93-69
,
96-1
Personal service contractors,
94-27
Staff, Legislative branch,
93-58
Teachers,
93-70
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Joint ownership, legislator and legislative agent,
94-12
Candidates may lease to state entity,
94-20
Legislator acting in private capacity,
95-1
,
96-3
RECEPTIONS (See also EVENTS and MEETINGS)
Co-hosting by legislator,
94-2
Non-profit organization,
93-10
,
93-17
Out-of-state,
94-40
,
96-5
,
03-01
Sponsored by legislative agents/employers,
93-16
,
07-01
Staff attendance,
93-58
RECOGNIZED GENERAL ASSEMBLY EVENTS (See EVENTS)
REGISTRATION (See also UPDATED REGISTRATION)
Advisory council members,
93-65
Association member organizations,
94-7
,
96-4
Attorney, contractor,
93-69
,
94-27
Attorney, General Counsel,
94-26
Attorney, private,
94-26
,
94-28
Attorney, pro bono,
94-31
Attorney, professional services,
93-48
,
93-69
,
94-28
,
94-31
Cabinet secretaries, when lobbying,
94-14
Co-sponsors,
93-28
Coalitions,
96-6
De jure municipal corporation,
93-38
,
93-69
Demonstrators,
94-26
Executives of employer,
93-48
Intermediary Service Organizations,
93-52
,
95-17
Kentucky Retirement Systems,
93-38
Law firm,
94-29
Law firm employees,
94-25
Legislative liaison,
96-6
Local government entity,
93-59
,
93-50
,
93-69
,
96-1
Out-of-state corporation,
94-29
Personal service contractors,
94-27
Private employee,
93-43
,
93-48
,
94-26
Public employee/servant,
93-38
,
93-50
,
93-59
,
93-69
,
93-70
,
94-27
Real party in interest,
93-52
,
94-7
,
95-17
Student intern,
94-7
Teachers,
93-70
Technical experts,
93-48
Time in which to register,
93-48
Uncompensated persons:
Association members,
93-32
,
93-33
Citizen expressing opinion,
93-6
Employees,
93-59
,
93-70
,
93-43
,
94-26
Volunteers,
93-32
,
93-33
,
93-43
,
93-59
,
93-70
,
94-7
,
94-15
,
94-26
Witnesses,
93-48
RESOLUTIONS
Registration required in order to lobby,
94-13
SCOPE OF CODE
Staff,
93-58
Constitutional interpretation,
93-60
,
95-7
,
96-7
,
97-1
Executive agency lobbying,
93-3
Indirect communications,
95-18
Media campaigns,
95-18
Partnership activity,
93-63
Unrelated transactions,
93-22
SOLICITATIONS (See CONTRIBUTIONS)
SPOUSE
Campaign contributions,
93-44
,
93-64
,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
)
Food and beverages,
93-16
,
03-01
Income reporting,
94-34
Legislative Agent,
02-04
Officer of club,
93-1
Tickets, seats, for events,
93-66
,
98-5
(supersedes
93-66
)
STATE AGENCIES
Commonwealth Training Partnership,
94-33
Department of Highways,
93-24
Department of Insurance,
93-41
Department of Public Advocacy,
94-16
Interim Office of Health Planning and Certification,
93-35
Kentucky Retirement Systems,
93-38
Natural Resources Cabinet,
94-39
STATE AGENCY INTERACTION
Agency sponsored event,
94-9
Bond underwriting,
93-15
Cabinet secretaries, lobbying,
94-14
Competitive bidding,
94-6
,
95-5
Constituent complaints and requests,
93-4
,
93-21
,
93-25
Contracts:
For goods, services,
95-5
,
95-12
Real estate transactions,
94-20
With Department of Public Advocacy,
94-16
With Legislators,
94-33
With Legislator's Employer,
95-12
County sheriff's office not state agency,
94-18
Employment recommendation to,
93-19
Grant application, supporting,
93-21
Informational contacts,
93-21
,
93-25
Intervener status, supporting,
93-14
Judicial personnel,
94-42
Lawyer/Legislator representation of,
93-19
,
93-41
,
02-03
Legal action against,
93-23
,
93-62
,
94-17
,
94-32
License applicant, representing,
93-8
,
93-24
,
94-39
Local school board not state agency,
93-45
Parole Board,
93-4
Private interests,
95-1
Real estate transactions,
93-45
,
94-20
,
96-3
Small Purchase Procedures,
95-5
Unemployment Insurance Commission,
93-23
Workers' Compensation Board,
93-11
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES (AGENT & EMPLOYER)
City government,
93-3
Detailed expenditures,
93-8
,
93-18
,
93-50
,
94-5
,
96-5
,
13-01
(supersedes
93-18
)
Events, sponsorship,
93-5
,
93-12
,
93-17
,
93-28
,
93-57
,
96-6
Events, tickets to,
93-10
,
04-02
Food and beverages,
93-5
,
93-8
,
93-16
,
93-17
,
93-18
,
93-28
,
93-40
,
93-50
,
94-15
,
95-13
,
96-1
,
96-4
,
96-6
,
99-4
(supersedes
95-13
),
13-01
(supersedes
93-18
)
Legislative support services,
93-68
Local non-profit cooperatives,
93-18
,
13-01
(supersedes
93-18
)
Newspaper,
95-18
Out-of-state events,
96-5
,
03-01
Seminars,
93-5
,
93-12
,
93-50
Sponsor of event,
93-12
,
93-16
,
93-17
,
93-18
,
93-28
,
96-5
,
96-6
,
13-01
(supersedes
93-18
)
Staff, Legislative branch,
93-58
Tickets,
93-10
Total expenditures,
93-5
,
93-50
,
94-5
Transportation, lodging, auxiliary expenses,
93-16
,
93-18
,
96-4
,
96-5
,
96-6
,
13-01
(supersedes
93-18
)
Trips,
94-15
,
96-5
,
03-01
SUB-CHAPTER S CORPORATION
Lawyer/Legislator representing,
93-8
TEACHERS
Legislative agents,
93-70
TICKETS (See also EVENTS)
Box seats,
93-42
,
93-63
,
93-66
,
98-5
(supersedes
93-66
)
Campaign fundraising event,
93-20
,
95-10
,
07-04
(supersedes
95-10
)
Entertainment facility,
93-42
,
93-63
,
93-66
,
98-5
(supersedes
93-66
)
Football games, high school,
93-36
Sporting event,
93-49
,
04-02
TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
As employer of legislative agent,
93-6
,
96-4
Interpreted,
96-6
Lawyer/Legislator as member of,
93-37
UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES
Commonwealth Training Partnership,
94-33
Private corporation supporting,
93-24
Real estate transactions,
94-20
Recreational facility membership,
93-17
Representing clients against,
93-7
Seminars,
93-5
Scholarships,
93-17
,
93-51
State agency, identity as,
94-20
Tickets to events,
04-02
University Extension Service,
93-21
UPDATED REGISTRATION
Administrative regulations, lobbying,
94-4
,
94-30
,
94-36
(supersedes
94-4
,
94-30
)
Cabinet secretaries and staff, lobbying,
94-14
Employment of legislator,
94-34
Food and beverage,
93-5
,
93-8
,
93-16
,
93-17
,
93-18
,
93-50
,
95-13
,
96-4
,
99-4
(supersedes
95-13
),
03-01
,
13-01
(supersedes
93-18
)
Joint business ventures,
94-12
Legislative action lobbied, list of,
94-13
,
94-14
Local government,
93-3
,
93-50
,
93-69
Real estate activity,
94-12
Seats, tickets,
93-66
,
98-5
(supersedes
93-66
)
Staff, Legislative branch,
93-58
Trade association,
96-6
Transportation, lodging, auxiliary expenses,
93-16
,
93-18
,
93-66
,
94-15
,
96-4
,
96-5
,
96-6
,
98-5
(supersedes
93-66
),
03-01
,
13-01
(supersedes
93-18
)
USE OF OFFICIAL STATIONERY (See PROHIBITIONS/RESTRICTIONS)
USE OF STATE PERSONNEL (See PROHIBITIONS/RESTRICTIONS)
USE OF LEGISLATIVE TITLE (See PROHIBITIONS/RESTRICTIONS)
VIOLATIONS
Ethical misconduct
Acceptance of appointment,
93-60
,
95-7
,
97-1
Influencing a state agency,
93-4
,
93-14
,
93-19
,
93-21
Travel, out-of-state,
96-5
Felony
Failure to register,
93-52
Felony, Class D
Conflict of interest,
93-61
,
96-7
Financial gain,
93-19
,
95-1
,
96-3
,
96-7
Real estate transactions,
96-3
Misdemeanor, Class A
Acceptance of benefit,
93-17
Conflict of interest,
93-61
,
97-2
Contact with agency, improper,
94-42
,
95-1
Private employment,
94-8
Use of public resources,
93-58
Misdemeanor, Class B
Acceptance of benefits,
94-35
,
97-2
VOLUNTEERS
Legislative agents,
93-67
,
94-41
,
95-8
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
),
06-03
Legislators,
93-27
,
93-46
Not legislative agents,
93-32
,
93-33
,
93-67
,
94-15
,
94-26
,
94-41
,
95-14
(supersedes
93-67
,
94-41
)
VOTING
Legislator's personal or private interest,
93-1
,
93-61
,
95-11
,
96-7
,
07-03
,
08-01
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Not regulated by Ethics Commission,
93-65
Index of Opinions