ID HR002

Establishes a five-member standing ethics committee consisting of three majority party and two minority party members, with committee chairmen eligible to serve but members in leadership positions excluded.

Creates a two-phase election process where caucus members nominate and vote for ethics committee candidates who have served at least one full term, with alternates selected to fill vacancies.

Authorizes the ethics committee to receive written complaints alleging misconduct involving legislative duties, including conduct unbecoming a representative, confidentiality breaches, felonies, conflicts of interest, and violations of House rules.

Requires the committee to conduct preliminary investigations in executive session to determine probable cause, then hold public hearings with full due process rights for the accused member, including cross-examination and legal representation.

Allows the committee to recommend dismissal, reprimand, censure, or expulsion (by clear and convincing evidence) to the House, with expulsion requiring a two-thirds vote and a finding beyond reasonable doubt of felony or pecuniary gain.