SEI Filing Requirements Overview
SEIs
The State Ethics Commission is required to collect and maintain Statements of Economic Interest (SEIs) and related information. That information is public record and is available to the public upon request.
Overview of SEI Filing Requirement
In general, persons subject to the State Government Ethics Act must file a Statement of Economic Interest ("SEI") prior to being appointed, employed, or elected and annually by April 15th of each year. The Ethics Commission evaluates SEIs filed by Executive Branch officials, referred to as public servants.
Individuals Appointed or Employed by Council of State Members From January 1, 2025 to March 1, 2025
However, from January 1, 2025 to March 1, 2025, appointees or employees hired or transferred into positions by a Council of State member are not required to file an SEI in advance of that appointment but must file an SEI within 30 days of their appointment or employed in a covered position.
Post-Service Filing Requirement Applicable to State Elected Officials
Judges, legislators, clerks of court, and district attorneys who left office in 2024 must file an 2025 SEI, which will be available on January 1, 2025.
Members of Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committees
Members of Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations ("MPO" and "RPO") Transportation Advisory Committees ("TACs") must file an SEI and a Real Estate Disclosure Form ("RED") prior to being appointed and annually by April 15th.
Those who do not file required SEIs within 30 days of their receipt of a late notice from the Ethics Commission are subject to a $250 fine. In addition, members of State boards and State employees may be subject to removal from their position for late filing. MPO and RPO TAC members are subject to an additional $250 fine for failure to file a timely RED and may be subject to criminal penalties for late filing of their SEI and RED.