Introduced
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To revise the structure and duties of a legislative ethics committee, among other things replacing a single bicameral body with separate House and Senate versions, and give these an investigatory and enforcement role related to conflict of interest and ethics issues. Under House Bill 4681 these bodies would be exempt from open meetings act requirements. Under House Bill 4684 legislators would have to file financial disclosure reports with these committees, which would not be public records open to inspection.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To also appoint a members of the public to the proposed committees.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 72 to 37 (details)
To revise the structure and duties of a legislative ethics committee, among other things replacing a single bicameral body with separate House and Senate versions, and give these an investigatory and enforcement role related to conflict of interest and ethics issues. Under House Bill 4681 these bodies would be exempt from open meetings act requirements. Under House Bill 4684 legislators would have to file financial disclosure reports with these committees, which would not be open to public inspection.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
