Impey v. Mo. Ethics Comm’n

The Missouri Ethics Commission entered an order finding probable cause that John Impey violated the law by preparing and circulating pamphlets voicing his opposition to a ballot measure in Houston County without placing “Paid for by John Impey” on the pamphlets. Instead of appealing to the Administrative Hearing Commission (AHC), Impey filed a petition for review in the circuit court. In his petition, Impey alleged that Mo. Rev. Stat. 105.961 violated the Missouri Constitution because it provided for review by the AHC before seeking judicial review of the MEC’s determination. The circuit court dismissed Impey’s petition. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that section 105.961 does not violate the Constitution and that Impey failed to exhaust his administrative remedies. View "Impey v. Mo. Ethics Comm'n" on Justia Law