John T. Impey v. Missouri Ethics Commission

ZEL M. FISCHER, Judge.

John Impey appeals the circuit court’s dismissal of his petition for review of a decision by the Missouri Ethics Commission (“MEC”). Impey alleges that the circuit court erroneously determined that he failed to exhaust his administrative remedies. Impey argues that § 105.961, RSMo 2000, 1 violates article V, section 18 of the Missouri Constitution because it provides for review by the Administrative Hearing Commission (“AHC”) before seeking judicial review of the MEC’s determination. This Court holds that § 105.961 does not violate the Missouri Constitution and that…