北达科他州提出一项法案,保护立法者在披露冲突和寻求道德建议时免受起诉。 North Dakota proposes a bill protecting lawmakers from prosecution if they disclose conflicts and seek ethics advice.

北达科他州的一项法案试图保护立法者,如果他们有利益冲突,只要他们遵守披露规则并寻求道德操守咨询,他们不会受到起诉。 A bill in North Dakota seeks to protect lawmakers from prosecution if they have conflicts of interest, provided they follow disclosure rules and seek ethics advice. 在此之前,Jason Dockter Rep.Jason Dockter因就影响其财产的立法进行表决而被定罪。 This follows the conviction of Rep. Jason Dockter for voting on legislation affecting his property. 批评者说,如果要求每年更详细地披露立法者的利益,以确保问责制,该法案可以改进。 Critics say the bill could be improved by requiring more detailed, annual disclosures of lawmakers' interests to ensure accountability.