46-262. Statement of commission's findings of facts after hearing; disposition. After a hearing of an alleged violation of this act, the commission shall state its findings of fact. If the commission finds that the respondent has not violated any provisions of this act, it shall order the action dismissed, and shall notify the respondent and complainant thereof. If the commission finds that the respondent has violated any provisions of this act, it shall state its findings of fact and submit a report thereon to the house in which the respondent serves if he or she is a legislator, to the legislative coordinating council if he or she is a state officer or employee of the legislative branch other than a legislator, to the supreme court if he or she is a state officer or employee of the judicial branch, and to the governor in other cases, send a copy of such findings and report to the complainant and respondent, and the commission shall also report thereon, except any act which is a violation of K.S.A. 46-245 only to the attorney general and to the county or district attorney of the appropriate county.
History: L. 1974, ch. 353, ยง 48; March 28.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 2 - State Governmental Ethics
46-215 Application of definitions.
46-216 "Compensation" defined.
46-217 "Economic opportunity" defined.
46-218 "Preceding calendar year" defined.
46-219 "Legislative matter" defined.
46-221 State officer or employee, candidate and state officer elect defined.
46-222 "Lobbyist" defined; exceptions.
46-224 "State agency" and "rules and regulations" defined.
46-225 "Lobbying" defined; exceptions; employment of legislator as a lobbyist prohibited.
46-226 "Representation case" defined.
46-227 "Associated person" defined.
46-228 "Special interest" defined.
46-229 "Substantial interest" and "client or customer" defined.
46-232 Lobbying by state officer or employee; prohibited acts; exception.
46-234 Restrictions on appointments of state officers to other state offices.
46-235 Restrictions on compensation of state officers and employees.
46-240 Same; restrictions on compensation.
46-241 Disclosure or use of confidential information by state officer or employee.
46-243 Censure or forfeiture of office or employment for violation.
46-244 Same; commencement and final determination of action.
46-247 Individuals required to file written statements of substantial interests; exception.
46-248a Same; failure to file on time; notice.
46-249 Same; content of statement.
46-250 Same; forms; amendments.
46-251 Failure to file true statement of substantial interests defined and classified as crime.
46-252 Same; availability for public examination and copying; procedure.
46-253 "Commission" defined; rules and regulations.
46-254 Opinions; effect of compliance with opinion; filing, publication and disposition.
46-255 Verified complaints; filing with commission; conditions; transmittal of copy to respondent.
46-258 Hearings by commission; limitations on oral evidence; rights of parties; open to public.
46-262 Statement of commission's findings of facts after hearing; disposition.
46-263 Action upon commission's findings.
46-267 Lobbyists; contingent fees and referral fees prohibited; lobbying contracts.
46-271 Lobbying restrictions; gifts or contributions; hospitality; exceptions.
46-273 Same; improper influence over state agency in representation case.
46-274 Unlawful lobbying defined and classified as crime.
46-275 Giving false lobbying information defined and classified as crime.
46-276 Violations of certain sections classified as crimes.
46-277 Intent required for act, action or conduct to constitute violation.
46-280 Failure to register or file reports; late filing; civil penalty.
46-281 Application of definitions in 46-282 to 46-285.
46-283 "Major policy making" position defined.
46-287 Advertising to influence legislative action; prohibited acts.
46-288 Violations of state governmental ethics laws; civil fine.
46-289 Same; cease and desist order; emergencies.
46-290 Same; injunction; restraining order; mandamus.
46-292 Same; appeal of commission orders.
46-293 Severability of chapter 150 of the Laws of 1991.
46-294 Contracts involving state universities; state employee; restrictions.