This searchable database tracks ethics and lobbying legislation from 2009 to 2023. For 2024 onward, see our updated
You can search legislation by state, topic, keyword, year, status or primary sponsor. Ethics topics include: conflicts of interest, contracting with government, dual employment, dual office holding, ethics commissions, ethics general, ethics oversight, ethics training, financial disclosure, gifts, honorarium, lobbying, nepotism, pay-to-play, representing others before government, revolving door, staff, and violations and penalties.
Bill information is updated regularly. New measures are added as they are introduced or identified by NCSL staff.
Bills may appear twice in carry over states. In these states, please check the last date of action to ensure the status of the bill reflects the appropriate year.