Governor's Task Force on Public Integrity
Learn more about the Governor's bi-partisan task force, which will help develop comprehensive ethics and lobbying reform legislation to be filed in January of 2009.
About the Task Force
'We in public office are not entitled to our positions. We are placed here by voters to do the best we can on their behalf, and we are expected to conduct their business honestly and openly. The members of this task force offer a broad range of professional backgrounds and experience. All of them share a commitment to ensuring the highest standards of honesty and public integrity.' - Governor Patrick, 11/7/08
Read the Legislation
Read the culmination of 60 days of thoughtful and diligent work by the Task Force, 'An Act Improving the Laws Relating to Ethics and Lobbying.'
Task Force Report
On Tuesday, January 6, 2009, Governor Deval Patrick's Task Force on Public Integrity issued a report outlining comprehensive recommendations to strengthen the state's ethics and lobbying laws. Read the report and get additional information.
Testimony in Support of Legislation
On Monday, January 26, 2009, Governor Patrick testified before the Special House Committee on Ethics on behalf of his bill, An Act Improving the Laws Relating to Ethics and Lobbying, which reflects his Public Integrity Task Force's recommendations to strengthen the Commonwealth's ethics and lobbying laws.
Public Hearing
On December 3, 2008, the Governor's Task Force on Public Integrity held a public hearing to receive testimony on recommendations for enhancements to state ethics and lobbying laws. You can view a list of testifiers and copies of written testimony here.
Submit Feedback
Submit feedback to Governor Patrick and the Task Force.
Learn About Task Force Members
Read about the 12 task force members and their backgrounds.