Establishes a commission to review alleged indictable offenses by public officials and authorize investigations by the attorney general.

The bill establishes the commission on public officer investigation within the Department of Law. This commission reviews allegations of indictable offenses by public officials, including statewide elected officials, legislators, and state officers. If the commission finds a substantial basis for a violation, it authorizes a full investigation by the attorney general. The commission consists of thirteen members appointed by legislative leaders, serving five-year terms. The commission has investigative jurisdiction but cannot impose penalties.

Establishes a commission to review alleged indictable offenses by public officials and authorize investigations by the attorney general.

The bill establishes the commission on public officer investigation within the Department of Law. This commission reviews allegations of indictable offenses by public officials, including statewide elected officials, legislators, and state officers. If the commission finds a substantial basis for a violation, it authorizes a full investigation by the attorney general. The commission consists of thirteen members appointed by legislative leaders, serving five-year terms. The commission has investigative jurisdiction but cannot impose penalties.