Bill > HB928

This bill establishes a Special Committee on Sexual Misconduct within the Legislative Research Commission, a state agency that supports the General Assembly, Kentucky's legislative body. This committee will be composed of eight members: three appointed by the Senate President, one by the Senate Minority Floor Leader, three by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and one by the House Minority Floor Leader. The committee's primary role is to investigate complaints of sexual harassment, abuse, or assault made by employees of the Legislative Research Commission, other General Assembly members, or the public against a member of the General Assembly. After an investigation, which must be completed within 90 days of receiving a complaint, the committee will issue a report detailing its findings and recommending any punitive actions, such as removal from committees, fines, or even expulsion, to the relevant legislative leadership and all members of that chamber. If the investigation suggests a violation may have occurred, the committee will hold a hearing, and if a violation is found, it will recommend specific penalties. Importantly, all records related to these complaints and investigations will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Open Records Act, with specific protections for the identities of complainants and witnesses.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb928.html