Ethics Advocate Says Reform Bill is Flawed but Step Forward | WABE 90.1 FM

Before voting for it, House Speaker David Ralston acknowledged the bill has some issues.

“Although not perfect this measure does for the first time put some limitations on spending by registered lobbyists on public officials.”

[Common Cause Georgia Executive Director William] Perry says despite the loopholes, the bill improves the status quo. More important, he says there’s been a culture shift at the Capitol.

“We got a little change to the law but we didn’t get the big step that we want. But we changed behavior so we at least take a step in the right direction. It has become frowned upon to accept lobbyist gifts.”

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