Post by pavel on Feb 10, 2016 7:22:18 GMT -6
SANTA FE – A new attempt to create a state ethics commission – in part sparked by recent scandals involving New Mexico elected officials – was approved on a 50-10 vote Tuesday night in the House.
But it might face a political minefield in the Senate, as a top-ranking senator sounded a wary tone on the proposal.
If enacted, the ethics commission would investigate complaints against legislators, other elected officials and lobbyists.
Rep. Jim Dines, R-Albuquerque, the measure’s sponsor, said the state’s current system is not working, while adding an ethics commission could provide guidance to lawmakers and other elected officials.
Read more: www.abqjournal.com/721435/news/house-passes-measure-to-create-ethics-panel-2.html
But it might face a political minefield in the Senate, as a top-ranking senator sounded a wary tone on the proposal.
If enacted, the ethics commission would investigate complaints against legislators, other elected officials and lobbyists.
Rep. Jim Dines, R-Albuquerque, the measure’s sponsor, said the state’s current system is not working, while adding an ethics commission could provide guidance to lawmakers and other elected officials.
Read more: www.abqjournal.com/721435/news/house-passes-measure-to-create-ethics-panel-2.html