SB2884 Summary

• Extends the investigation initiation period from 1 year to 2 years after an alleged ethics violation occurs, with exceptions for fraudulent concealment.

• Extends the complaint filing deadline with the Executive Ethics Commission from 18 months to 30 months after the most recent alleged violation.

• Restricts non-Executive Inspector Generals from investigating State Officials and Employees Ethics Act violations unless they also serve as Executive Inspectors General; requires referral of ethics violations to appropriate Executive Inspector General.

• Requires Executive Ethics Commission to publish annual reports to the General Assembly and Governor containing aggregate data on allegations, investigations, complaints, and enforcement actions.

• Mandates that summary investigation reports and quarterly/monthly activity reports be made publicly accessible on Executive Inspector General and Executive Ethics Commission websites.