SECTION 10. Section 813320(10)(j) of the 1976 Code is amended to read: If a hearing is to be held, the respondent must be allowed to “(j) examine and make copies of all evidence in the commission’s possession relating to the charges. The same discovery techniques are available to the commission must be equally available to the respondent, including the right to request the commission to subpoena witnesses or materials and the right to conduct depositions as prescribed by subitem (f). A panel of three commissioners must conduct a hearing in accordance with Chapter 23 of Title 1 (Administrative Procedures Act), except as otherwise expressly provided. Panel action requires the participation of the three panel members. During a commission panel hearing conducted to determine whether a violation of the chapter has occurred, the respondent must be afforded appropriate due process protections, including the right to be represented by counsel, the right to call and examine witnesses, the right to introduce exhibits, and the right to crossexamine opposing witnesses. All evidence, including records the commission considers, must be offered fully and made a part of the record in the proceedings. The hearings must be held in executive session unless the respondent requests an open hearing open to the public.” LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES SECTION 11. Section 813530 of the 1976 Code of Laws is amended to read: 813530. Each ethics committee shall: “Section (1) ascertain whether a person has failed to comply fully and accurately with the disclosure requirements of this chapter and promptly notify the person to file the necessary notices and reports to satisfy the requirements of this chapter; (2) receive complaints filed by individuals and, upon a majority vote of the total membership of the committee, file complaints when alleged violations are identified; (3) upon the filing of a complaint and upon a finding by the State Ethics Commission of a technical violation, or probable cause for a violation of this chapter or Chapter 17 of Title 2, investigate possible violations of breach of a privilege governing a member or staff of the appropriate house, the alleged breach of a
SECTION 10. Section 813320(10)(j) of the 1976 Code is amended to read: “(j) If a hearing is to be held, the respondent must be allowed to examine and make copies of all evidence in the commission’s possession relating to the charges. The same discovery techniques are available to the commission must be equally available to the respondent, including the right to request the commission to subpoena witnesses or materials and the right to conduct depositions as prescribed by subitem (f). A panel of three commissioners must conduct a hearing in accordance with Chapter 23 of Title 1 (Administrative Procedures Act), except as otherwise expressly provided. Panel action requires the participation of the three panel members. During a commission panel hearing conducted to determine whether a violation of the chapter has occurred, the respondent must be afforded appropriate due process protections, including the right to be represented by counsel, the right to call and examine witnesses, the right to introduce exhibits, and the right to crossexamine opposing witnesses. All evidence, including records the commission considers, must be offered fully and made a part of the record in the proceedings. The hearings must be held in executive session unless the respondent requests an open hearing open to the public.” LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES SECTION 11. Section 813530 of the 1976 Code of Laws is amended to read: “Section 813530. Each ethics committee shall: (1) ascertain whether a person has failed to comply fully and accurately with the disclosure requirements of this chapter and promptly notify the person to file the necessary notices and reports to satisfy the requirements of this chapter; (2) receive complaints filed by individuals and, upon a majority vote of the total membership of the committee, file complaints when alleged violations are identified; (3) upon the filing of a complaint and upon a finding by the State Ethics Commission of a technical violation, or probable cause for a violation of this chapter or Chapter 17 of Title 2, investigate possible violations of breach of a privilege governing a member or staff of the appropriate house, the alleged breach of a
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