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Legislative Ethics and House Research

Overview

The Minnesota Constitution assigns responsibility for the disciplining of a member of the House of Representatives to the body of members, acting together. The House Ethics Committee receives complaints about member behavior from the members, under oath. The Committee deliberates and may recommend actions to be considered by the House, as a body.

Role of House Research

Minnesota House Research Department serves as counsel to the Ethics Committee. The department also maintains publications on ethics issues:

  • Ethical Issues and the Minnesota House
    A 13-page publication that answers basic questions about the operation of the House Ethics Committee, including jurisdiction, committee procedures, and the complaint process. August 2023.
  • Legislative Ethics
    An 8-page publication that summarizes Minnesota laws and rules relating to ethical behavior that apply to House members and staff. November 2018.

The Minnesota House Research Department role as committee counsel prevents House Research from working with other members or the public on complaints regarding member behavior. The Ethics Committee deliberations are confidential, as is any advice given by a House Research staff member.

December 2024

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