AN ACT relating to legislative ethics.

This bill increases the maximum civil fine for legislative ethics violations from $2,000 to $10,000. It directly affects legislators and legislative agents who breach Kentucky's ethics rules. The key change amends Section 6.691 of Kentucky law to raise the penalty ceiling, while maintaining existing processes like public hearings and appeals to the Franklin Circuit Court. The bill does not alter other provisions, such as requirements for written reprimands or recommendations for sanctions.