Incorrect answer:

NO, since the situation involves the possible violation of a Senate Rule, a complaint can only be filed in accordance with the Senate ethics procedures is INCORRECT.

Any person may file a complaint with the IEC stating that the conduct of a public officer, member of the General Assembly, local government official, or government employee may have violated Amendment 41 or any other standard of conduct or reporting requirement provided by law. Since article V, section 12 of the Colorado Constitution empowers each house of the General Assembly to adopt rules regarding its proceedings and the conduct of its members, Senate Rule 41 (f) may constitute a standard of conduct for members of the Senate that provides a basis for filing a complaint with the IEC. While an alleged violation of Senate Rule 41 (f) may also be a basis for filing a complaint with the Senate President, the Senate ethics procedures are not the exclusive manner for handling such a complaint.

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