State Rep. Sannie Overly is calling for an independent review of the legislature's policies regarding workplace behavior in the wake of sexual harassment complaintsagainst a western Kentucky lawmaker.
Overly, chairwoman of the House Democratic Caucus, said Wednesday she intends to file a bill next year to mandate the review and create a new personnel system that would ensure a harassment-free workplace.
The move is in response to sexual harassment complaints filed by two legislative staffers against Democratic state Rep. John Arnold of Sturgis.
A special legislative committee has been appointed to investigate those complaints. That committee could ultimately recommend Arnold's censure or expulsion from the legislature.
