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Committee staff reports final payment on long‑running ethics judgment
Summary
Committee staff reported a final payment of $1,100 on an outstanding ethics judgment tied to a 2012 complaint and 2013 adjudication; staff suggested reviewing procedures for older judgments to avoid repeated follow-up work.
Committee staff told members that a 2012 complaint that resulted in a 2013 finding for an excess of about $18,000 had been paid in full. The former representative had paid approximately $100 per month toward the judgment and a final $1,100 payment arrived Jan. 9; staff noted public records indicate the former representative died on Dec. 31.
Kevin said the follow-up on long-standing repayment plans required extensive staff time and suggested that in future similar situations the committee consider taking formal steps under statute or rules of procedure (including a formal hearing) to resolve delinquent repayments sooner.
Chair noted the matter is now resolved and suggested the committee consider process changes in appropriate future cases.
