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Idea to send:	Topic Ethics Reform Content We should require lobbyists to report the bundled checks they deliver/collect/arrange for legislators. Bundling helps them get around the $5,000 rule by delivering checks from a number of different sources. The total of the checks delivered will often amount to much more than $5,000, and the lobbyist will be given the “credit” for giving that much to the member. We should also require each chamber of the Legislature to schedule and conduct an annual ethics training seminar for all members, employees, and lobbyists. It will be mandatory for all members, employees, and lobbyists to attend the training. The monthly disclosure of contributions should be increased from a quarterly report to a monthly report. It shall be unlawful for an attorney to solicit a client for a campaign contribution or contribution for a political action committee. An exception should be given for attorneys who are registered lobbyists. Currently only donors who contribute more than $50 are required to be reported by name. We should get rid of this to require all donors to be reported by name, regardless of the size of the contribution.