UPDATE: House passes ‘Corruption County’ priority ethics bill, Senate committee OKs tougher approach

Hmmmm, there is hope after all. Click title for article.  From the report:
One of the harsher measures would make it a crime for any public official to knowingly withhold information about a financial interest in something on they vote or cause to take place. It would would also require disclosure of financial interests that could benefit a family member.