Under IC 4-22-2-24, notice is hereby given that on July 25, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., at the Indiana State Library, 315 West Ohio Street, Indiana Authors Room 203, Indianapolis, Indiana, the State Ethics Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed rule amendments to 40 IAC 2 establishing procedures for the State Ethics Commission regarding public meetings, formal advisory opinions, and enforcement of the Indiana Code of Ethics, which is found in IC 4-2-6 and 42 IAC.

IC 4-22-2-24(d)(3) Justification Statement: The proposed rule clarifies existing procedures for the State Ethics Commission and repeals certain sections of the existing rule that are repetitive or inconsistent with other Indiana statutes or administrative code rules. The proposed rule will make it easier for current and former state employees, special state appointees, state officers, and other persons who may come before the State Ethics Commission to know what to expect for both formal advisory opinions and adjudicatory proceedings.

Copies of the proposed rule are available on the State Ethics Commission website at:

The proposed rule is also available to be inspected and copied at the Office of the State Ethics Commission, 315 West Ohio Street, Room 104, Indianapolis, Indiana.