relative to ethical standards for members of the general court.

This bill establishes stricter ethical rules for New Hampshire legislators by requiring them to step away from voting on any legislation where they or their household members have a significant financial stake. It defines specific situations that mandate recusal, such as when a legislator receives money from an organization that actively lobbies on the issue, and it clarifies what counts as having "substantial influence" over a group. The law also updates definitions to include a broader range of organizations and explicitly exempts legislators from recusal requirements when voting on the state budget or general revenue bills.