HB2892 Summary

• Requires (rather than permits) appointing authorities of the Legislative Ethics Commission to appoint at least one commissioner from the general public.

• Allows the Legislative Inspector General to issue subpoenas without advance approval from the Commission.

• Authorizes the Legislative Inspector General (rather than the Commission) to make summary reports and responses publicly available within 60 days of receipt, without prior Commission approval.

• Prohibits the Legislative Ethics Commission from adopting any rule requiring the Legislative Inspector General to seek advance approval before publishing summary reports.

• Voids any existing Commission rule requiring the Legislative Inspector General to seek advance approval before commencing investigations.