ID HR002

Restricts written ethics complaints to House members only (removing "any person") and limits complaints to alleged misuse of legislative position for personal gain, conduct unbecoming a member, or violation of House Rules or applicable law.

Maintains confidentiality of complaints until the ethics committee finds probable cause of misconduct, at which point the complaint becomes public.

Requires the Speaker to appoint a seven-member ethics committee (four majority party members from committee chairs and three minority party members with seniority) in a timely fashion upon receiving a complaint.

Establishes a preliminary investigation period where the accused member has fourteen days to submit a written answer, after which the committee determines if probable cause exists for misconduct involving legislative duties.

Authorizes the committee to conduct hearings where members can present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and be represented by counsel, with authority to recommend dismissal, reprimand, censure, or expulsion (requiring two-thirds vote for expulsion).