BC9417E315AD3922872586FF00589247 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For CONSIDERATION OF RULES OF PROCEDURE

OTHER COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON ETHICS COMMITTEES
Date Jun 25, 2021
Location SCR 352

Consideration of Rules of Procedure - Committee Discussion Only


	10:07:30 AM	Senator Gonzales explained that while Senate Rule 43 outlines the process, it does not outline rules of procedure. She asked the committee should adopt rules of procedure, and referenced the rules of procedure of the Independent Ethics Commission (IEC). Ms. Berman noted that it may adopt rules of procedure but is not required to do so. She noted the sample of IEC rules provided to the committee would only apply if the committee proceeded to the evidentiary hearing stage. Senator Gonzales noted that she sent a letter to the members of the Senate asking them to refrain from talking to the committee members about the ethics committee proceedings. Senator Hansen asked about ex parte communications between members of the committee, and Mr. Lackner responded that ex parte restraints would not apply to the members of the committee, but the open meetings law would continue to apply.
	10:15:47 AM	Senator Gonzales asked if there was a desire to adopt rules of procedure, and the members of the committee declined to do so.