"He will be eligible to take his seat as soon as he pays the fines and fees. But what will happen if Hughes is unable to pay is something of a legal conundrum.
Hughes’ name was included on the list of election winners provided by the secretary of state’s office, making it unclear whether anyone has the authority to deny him the oath of office. House lawyers are studying the issue, said Chief Clerk Adam Crumbliss.
Hughes’ ethics fines and fees relate to missed deadlines on various reports and misuse of funds from his campaign account."
Missouri lawmaker won’t be seated until he pays ethics commission fees
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