The Ethics Commission addresses ethical issues involving legislators, registered lobbyists, and state employees (with the exception of judges, who are governed by the Commission on Judicial Conduct).

Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/03/06/applicants-wanted-for-state-ethics-commission/

The Ethics Committee’s announcement of the investigation into Santos comes as House Democrats are pushing for a package of ethics reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in Congress.

Source: https://www.qsaltlake.com/news/2023/03/03/santos-being-investigated-for-ethics-sexual-violations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=santos-being-investigated-for-ethics-sexual-violations

The Ethics Committee will be hand chosen by private prison magnate and casino owner Sherman Tanz and his protege Rep. George Santos.

Source: https://tvline.com/2023/01/05/veep-jonah-speaker-of-the-house-kevin-mccarthy-memo-david-mandel/