JLARC approves amendment to Rule 15, ends full membership notification for staff separations

Sep 16, 2026

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee voted to remove a 1996 Rule 15 requirement that the legislative auditor notify the full committee when an executive committee-approved staff separation occurs, citing reputation and consistency concerns; one senator opposed on transparency grounds.

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The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee on Sept. 16 voted to amend Rule 15 of its rules of procedure to remove a notification requirement that previously required the legislative auditor to notify all JLARC members after the executive committee approves certain separations.

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