House resolution amending House Rules relating to the House Ethics Panel

HR 6 amends Vermont House Rules to strengthen ethics oversight for representatives. It requires all members to annually disclose outside roles (like board memberships) and employers via a public form, and prohibits violations of ethical standards. The bill establishes a 5-member Ethics Panel (appointed by Rules Committee) to investigate complaints, provide training, and issue confidential closure reports - while prohibiting retaliation against whistleblowers. This directly affects all House members and staff, mandating greater transparency in their outside activities and creating a formal process for handling ethics concerns.