Morgan Supports McMahan Investigation By House; Reynolds' Resolution Passes On 100 To 0 Vote
House Democrat Leader Danny Morgan said this afternoon he supports an investigation of fellow Democrat Jeff McMahan, the embattled auditor and inspector.
“House Democrats have made Ethics Reform their number one priority for this Session,” said Morgan, D- Prague. “Unethical and illegal fundraising practices are absolutely intolerable. This is not a partisan issue. Republicans and Democrats alike should be held accountable to the same standards. That is why we believe that an investigation into the State Auditor and Inspector is entirely appropriate and necessary.”
“Every person deserves their fair day in court,” said Morgan. “However, it is the Constitutional duty of this body to investigate if any impeachable offenses have occurred. If any unethical behavior has occurred, then the State Auditor and Inspector should be removed from office. We look forward to working with the Speaker and all of our colleagues in the House into investigating the charges brought against Jeff McMahan.” House members passed the resolution calling for the formation of a committee to investigate whether McMahan should be impeached by a vote of 100 to 0.
The resolution calls for House Speaker Chris Benge to name the eight committee members. He said he will name four Democrats and four Republicans. A member of each party would serve as co-chairman.
Rep. Mike Reynolds, R-Oklahoma City, said he filed the resolution because House members have a duty to investigate the charges filed against McMahan and determine whether impeachment is appropriate.
“House Democrats have made Ethics Reform their number one priority for this Session,” said Morgan, D- Prague. “Unethical and illegal fundraising practices are absolutely intolerable. This is not a partisan issue. Republicans and Democrats alike should be held accountable to the same standards. That is why we believe that an investigation into the State Auditor and Inspector is entirely appropriate and necessary.”
“Every person deserves their fair day in court,” said Morgan. “However, it is the Constitutional duty of this body to investigate if any impeachable offenses have occurred. If any unethical behavior has occurred, then the State Auditor and Inspector should be removed from office. We look forward to working with the Speaker and all of our colleagues in the House into investigating the charges brought against Jeff McMahan.” House members passed the resolution calling for the formation of a committee to investigate whether McMahan should be impeached by a vote of 100 to 0.
The resolution calls for House Speaker Chris Benge to name the eight committee members. He said he will name four Democrats and four Republicans. A member of each party would serve as co-chairman.
Rep. Mike Reynolds, R-Oklahoma City, said he filed the resolution because House members have a duty to investigate the charges filed against McMahan and determine whether impeachment is appropriate.
Labels: Chris Benge, Gene Stipe. Jeff McMahan, House Impeachment Probe, Mike Reynolds, Steve Phipps
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