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IN HB1092
Bill
Status
1/5/2017
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Washburne
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AI Summary
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The state ethics commission shall receive and process complaints alleging violations of the statewide code of judicial conduct for administrative law judges.
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Remedies for ALJ code violations are in addition to any remedies available under IC 4-21.5 (administrative orders and procedures statute), with IC 4-21.5 controlling in case of conflict.
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Removes the previous provision exempting the inspector general from responsibility for enforcing the ALJ code or investigating violations.
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Effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Enforcement of ALJ code of conduct. Provides that: (1) the state ethics commission shall receive complaints concerning an alleged violation of the statewide code of judicial conduct for administrative law judges (ALJ code); (2) an action taken based on a violation of the ALJ code is in addition to any remedy provided by IC 4-21.5 (the statute governing administrative orders and procedures); and (3) if there is a conflict between IC 4-21.5 and the ALJ code, IC 4-21.5 controls. Deletes a provision providing that the inspector general is not responsible for enforcing or conducting investigations under the ALJ code.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/5/2017