SB4014 Summary

• Restructures the Legislative Ethics Commission to consist of 8 commissioners appointed by legislative leaders, requiring commissioners to be from the general public with government experience and prohibiting current/former State employees, legislators, and registered lobbyists from serving.

• Removes requirement for Legislative Inspector General to obtain Commission's advance approval before commencing investigations or issuing subpoenas, allowing independent investigatory authority.

• Expands Legislative Inspector General qualifications and establishes a search committee process for appointment, with a 5-year term and appointment by joint resolution requiring three-fifths vote in each chamber.

• Restricts commissioners and Legislative Inspector General from political activities, including holding elected office, serving as candidates, or actively participating in political campaigns or committees during their terms.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.