Amendment ID: S8-17

Amendment 17

Quorum for Hearing Ethics Investigations

Mr. Keenan moves to amend the report in Rule 12A in the second paragraph by striking the words “unless a majority designates a lesser number to do so. In any case, at least 1 member of the committee shall be present to receive such testimony.”

Moves to further amend Rule 12A in the third paragraph by inserting after the word “investigation” the following words:- “a majority of”

Moves to further amend Rule 12A in the fourth paragraph by inserting after the word “merit” the following words:- “, if such determination is made by a majority of members on the committee”

Moves to further amend Rule 12A in the seventh paragraph by inserting after the words “recommendation” the following words:- “, advisory opinions,”