I. A legislator shall recuse themselves from participation in any official legislative activity pertaining to legislation when:
- (a) The legislator has a conflict of interest with the subject of the legislation as defined in RSA 14-B:1, I; and
- (b) The legislator or a member of the legislator's household could reasonably be expected to incur a direct and substantial financial benefit or detriment as a result of the outcome of the legislative activity.
II. A legislator shall recuse themselves from participation in any official legislative activity pertaining to the specific legislation that causes a conflict when the legislator or a member of the legislator's household satisfies all of the following:
- (a) Receives financial remuneration from an organization;
- (b) Holds a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the organization; and
- (c) The organization has lobbied, testified, or otherwise attempted to influence the outcome of the official legislative activity.
Source. 2024, 340:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2025.