Rein-In Special Interests
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Done.
Require Indiana state employees to wait one year after leaving office before contacting or lobbying any state agency.
On first day in office, Governor Daniels issues executive order mandating a one-year waiting period. Daniels also signs law permanently establishing this standard, ending the revolving door of former employees immediately lobbying agencies for private organizations.
Done.
Promise: Ban all gifts to state employees.
In 2005, Governor Daniels signs law enacting stricter gift rules. Decisions by state employees are now based clearly on merit without the potential influence of gifts.
Done.
Prohibit agency head and procurement officers from soliciting money for political candidates to ensure that state contracts are awarded on merit, not political contributions.
In 2005, Governor Daniels issued executive order prohibiting the solicitation of political funds. He also signed a law making the ban permanent. No agency heads or procurement officers have solicited political contributions during the Daniels Administration.
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Done.
Hold any individual who lobbies the executive branch to the same registration and disclosure requirements that apply the lobbyists in the Legislature - post all information on the state's Web site.
Governor Daniels issued executive order, and later signed law in 2005, establishing guidelines for lobbying executive branch employees. More than 850 people are publicly registered as lobbyists and citizens can view the list at www.in.gov/idoa/eblr.
Done.
Require all contract awards and their terms be immediately disclosed to the public.
Governor issued executive order, in 2005, requiring contracts to be posted on the Internet. More than 9,000 contracts can be viewed at www.in.gov/idoa/proc/active.html. They are posted within 24 hours of being signed and allow citizens to see where and how their money is being spent.
Done.
Prohibit lobbyists from appointments to boards or commissions that are subject to ethics laws.
In 2005, Governor Daniels issued executive order in 2005 and later signs law banning lobbyist appointments. All potential appointees are now screened for potential conflicts.
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Declined.
Prevent public employees convicted of wrongdoing from receiving state pensions. Enact new forfeiture provisions in the state's pension laws to keep public employees convicted of wrongdoing from being rewarded by the state.
Governor Daniels recommended legislation during 2005 and 2006 legislative sessions, which were not enacted.
Done.
Provide weekly on-line updates of financial contributions to campaigns for state office.
In 2005, Governor Daniels signed campaign finance reform bill into law. All campaign contributors and the amount they provided to each candidate are now available to citizens. www.indianacampaignfinance.com
