HARRISBURG — The “reform caucus” in the Pennsylvania Legislature said Monday it hopes to rein in gifts and other freebies in an institution that doesn’t currently limit them.

The group outlined legislation that would bar public officials and employees from accepting transportation, lodging, hospitality or anything of economic value from people trying to influence legislation, and from other specific groups.

The caucus also plans to endorse others’ legislation if two-thirds of the caucus’ active membership votes for it.

“People have lost their faith in government,” said Rep. Rick Saccone, R-Allegheny, sponsor of a pending House bill to limit gifts. “We all know this — we see it every day.”

Saccone’s bill would ban gifts for people who have, or are seeking, a business or financial relationship with the official or employee’s governing body; those who are paid to influence legislation, such as lobbyists; those who are regulated by the governing body; and those who have a financial stake in the duties of the official or employee.