BOISE -- A new survey ranks Idaho 44th in the nation in governmental integrity, openness and accountability.

The survey by the Chicago-based Better Government Association examined open records laws, open meeting laws, whistle-blower laws, campaign finance requirements and conflict-of-interest laws.

It then created a government "integrity index" that put Idaho near the bottom of the list.

Idaho tied for last place with a score of zero in the conflict-of-interest category.

Idaho is one of just four state with no requirement for state legislators to reveal their personal finances.

The state also did poorly for its open meeting laws.