RELATING TO ETHICS ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.

HB 411 standardizes the process for imposing fines when state officials or lobbyists violate ethics rules under the State Ethics Code and Lobbyist Law. It establishes clear, uniform penalty amounts for specific violations, replacing inconsistent past practices. This directly affects individuals and entities subject to these ethics laws, ensuring predictable consequences for misconduct. The bill creates a consistent framework for assessing administrative penalties without introducing new restrictions or requirements.