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House amends ethics bill to require state-provided municipal training; third reading ordered
Summary
The House adopted an amendment to House Bill 875 making explicit that the State Ethics Commission will provide training that satisfies municipal ethics training requirements; members debated local control, disclosure rules and funding before ordering third reading and postponing other bills.
The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on March 29, 2024 amended House Bill 875 to make explicit that the State Ethics Commission will provide a training that satisfies municipal ethics training requirements, and the House ordered the bill read a third time.
The amendment, offered by the Member from St. Alban City and circulated to members by email and on the House overview webpage, was described by its reporter as a clarifying change that "makes it very clear that the state ethics commission will offer a training that will satisfy that." The Chamber adopted the amendment by voice vote; the Speaker announced "the ayes do have it and you have amended the bill." The House then moved to third reading and ordered third reading by voice vote.
Supporters said the bill creates a statewide floor for municipal ethics and…
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