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Bill would bar disciplinary proceedings against certain public officials for acts while in office; critics call it unconstitutional
Summary
Senate Bill 49 seeks to prevent the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and judicial disciplinary processes from pursuing professional discipline against certain attorneys for actions taken while performing duties as a constitutional officer or legislator; bar associations and trial advocates opposed the measure in committee testimony.
Senate Bill 49 would prohibit judicial disciplinary bodies and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) from bringing professional disciplinary proceedings against certain attorneys for acts taken while serving as constitutional officers or as members of the Legislature.
Senator Barry Usher, sponsor of SB 49, told the committee the bill's intent is to protect separation of powers by preventing the judiciary from disciplining elected officials—such as…
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