CT HB07220

Allows persons aggrieved by a final decision of a municipal ethics board to appeal to Superior Court under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act without filing a petition for reconsideration first.

Expands the definition of "agency" in section 4-183 to include municipal boards, commissions, councils, committees, or other agencies established to investigate allegations of unethical conduct, corrupting influence, or illegal activities against municipal officials, officers, or employees.

Requires municipal ethics boards to apply provisions of section 1-82a regarding allegations, investigations, and probable cause findings.

Grants municipal ethics boards authority to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum, enforceable through Superior Court application, to compel attendance at hearings and production of documents.

Effective date: October 1, 2019 for amendments to sections 4-183(a) and 7-148h(a).