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Committee recommends former representative Hovall for state Board of Ethics

House and Governmental Affairs · December 12, 2024
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The House and Governmental Affairs Committee recommended former Representative Hovall on Dec. 12 to fill a House vacancy on the state Board of Ethics after an interview that prompted member questions about how nominees are solicited and vetted under a recent law change.

The House and Governmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday recommended former Representative Hovall to fill a vacancy on the state Board of Ethics and will forward the nomination to a vote of the full House.

The recommendation followed an interview during the committee's Dec. 12 meeting in which members asked about how nominees are solicited and whether the change in law that moved a House seat from college-appointed members to legislative appointment affects vetting. Representative Newell pressed for a more transparent solicitation process and more time to review candidates; the committee chair said…

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