§ 8943 Legislative Ethics Investigations

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•A special group can look into whether lawmakers broke rules in Article 2.
•This group can start checking on their own if they follow certain steps.
•They can suggest what should happen if someone broke the rules.

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A lawmaker is accused of using their job to help a family member get a big contract.

The special group can investigate this on their own if they follow the right steps. If they find the lawmaker broke the rules, they can suggest punishment.

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§ 8943 Legislative Ethics Investigations

(a) The committee shall have power, pursuant to the provisions of this article, to investigate and make findings and recommendations concerning alleged violations by Members of the Legislature of the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 8920). (b) The committee may, on its own action, initiate an investigation of a Member of the Legislature. The action may be taken only if the requirements of Section 8954 are satisfied. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 740, Sec. 5.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 8943.

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