DE HR4

Establishes permanent rules governing ethics violation proceedings for the Delaware House of Representatives' 152nd General Assembly, covering both Ethics Committee procedures and full House proceedings

Requires ethics complaints to be filed only by House members, submitted in writing under oath, and must identify specific Rules of Legislative Conduct allegedly violated with supporting facts and documents

Creates a multi-stage process including preliminary inquiry, statement of alleged violation, 20-day response period for respondents, and two-phase disciplinary hearings (first to determine if violation occurred, second to determine sanctions)

Authorizes sanctions including suspension, expulsion (requiring two-thirds vote), censure, reprimand, fines, or other appropriate penalties upon majority vote finding a violation proved by clear and convincing evidence

Provides procedural protections for respondents including the right to counsel, ability to cross-examine witnesses, access to exculpatory information, and opportunity to request subpoenas for witnesses and documents