Senate bill lays out ethics proposal

The Salt Lake Tribune: The Utah Senate is considering a change to legislative rules that would establish an ethics commission in conjunction with a proposed constitutional amendment.  Sen. John Valentine, R-Orem, introduced SJR3 on Tuesday, reflecting lawmakers' yearlong debate about how to satisfy a growing public sentiment for a group outside of the Legislature to review complaints against lawmakers.  His bill would establish the commission even if voters didn't approve an amendment to the Constitution.  The bill would create a five-member commission including three former judges and two former legislators at least four years removed from office.  Approval by four of the five members would be required to submit a complaint to the Legislature for action.

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