Miller Responds To Special Session Idea

House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Ken Miller said today the request by the Ethics Commission for a special session to address its funding and threat of a lawsuit "seems to show a disregard for the taxpayer's money."

“The Legislature was able to show support for the Ethics Commission with a record 30 percent increase this year, despite a standstill budget for almost every other agency,” said Miller, R-Edmond. “Their request for an expensive special session and threat of a lawsuit fails to recognize the progress that has been made and seems to show a disregard for the taxpayer’s money. We are always willing to discuss additional funding needs as they arise and plan to continue a dialogue with the Ethics Commission throughout the interim, just as we will with all state agencies.”

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