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Ethics‑reform bill stalls after debate on composition and appointment powers
Summary
Bill 214‑38, intended to strengthen the Guam Ethics Commission by adding enforcement tools and lowering action thresholds, faced sustained floor debate over composition and the governor’s appointment power; an amendment to delete specific community‑recommendation language failed, a motion to advance the bill to third reading ultimately failed on the floor.
Senator Gomitata presented bill 214‑38 as an effort to modernize and strengthen the Guam Ethics Commission. The amended measure would require the chief executive to "seek and consider" recommendations from community organizations when making appointments, lower the Commission's vote threshold from five to four, and authorize administrative fines (up to $5,000 per violation)…
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