What was the primary purpose of the changes made to ethics laws in 2003?

a. to prohibit members of the legislature from becoming lobbyists after leaving office
b. to create greater transparency in donations made to legislators and their personal finances
c. to prohibit officeholders from owning private businesses
d. to require legislators to keep records available to the public of all letters written to them and a list of all visitors to their offices


Answer: b

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