JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri senators have given initial approval to a scaled-back bill tightening political ethics rules after bogging down on a broader version.
The measure that was advanced Wednesday gives the state Ethics Commission more enforcement power and requires more reporting of campaign donations.
Lawmakers receiving campaign donations of more than $250 during the legislative session would have to report them within 48 hours. The 48-hour rule currently applies only to donations of more than $5,000.
A similar requirement would apply to statewide elected officials and to candidates for state office.
The Senate dropped a proposal to prohibit lawmakers from working as political consultants for colleagues.
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