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MO HR2484

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mike Moon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests formation of a House legislative committee to investigate whether campaign contributions influenced Attorney General Chris Koster's official actions, potentially constituting impeachable offenses

  • Cites October 2014 media reports alleging Koster ordered staff to drop an investigation into 5-Hour Energy after being notified by a company attorney whose law firm donated to his campaign

  • References a Pfizer settlement that occurred outside multistate negotiations, allegedly resulting in Missouri receiving less money, where Pfizer was represented by attorneys who donated to Koster's campaigns

  • Alleges Koster received campaign contributions from The Simmons Firm, which later received a settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Republic Services after Koster filed suit against that company

  • Invokes Section 105.452 RSMo (prohibiting officials from acting based on campaign contributions) and Article VII of the Missouri Constitution (authorizing impeachment for crimes, misconduct, or corruption in office)

Legislative Description

Requests a House legislative committee to investigate Attorney General Chris Koster to determine whether he committed an impeachable offense

Last Action

Referred: Ethics(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Ethics5/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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