ID H0390

Removes the exemption from Section 31-2002 that previously prohibited the attorney general from investigating alleged violations of the open meetings law by county elected officers.

Creates new Section 50-238 establishing the attorney general's authority to investigate and prosecute city elected officers for violations of state criminal law committed in their official capacity, mirroring existing county officer provisions.

Grants the attorney general authority to issue subpoenas for documents and tangible things relevant to investigations of both city and county elected officers.

Defines "official capacity" for both city and county officers to include acts performed while working on behalf of the employer, at the workplace, or involving use of public property or expenditure of public funds.

Adds new Section 67-1401(17) to the attorney general's duties, requiring response to allegations of criminal law violations by elected county or city officers and referral of cases for investigation and prosecution.

Declares the act an emergency with an effective date of July 1, 2024.