Conflict-of-interest and voting on legislation - 1 of 25
Incorrect answer:
YES. Since the legislation only benefits your spouse, there is no problem voting on the legislation is INCORRECT.
The question is whether you possess a personal, private, or financial interest in the bill. From the facts presented above, it appears the legislation would directly benefit your household in a financial way which creates a strong inference that you have a personal, private, or financial interest in the bill relative to other members of the General Assembly. The activities of your spouse or other members of your immediate family need to be considered in determining whether you have a conflict of interest relative to particular legislation.
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