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Lawmakers file resoultion to impeach state Auditor Troy Kelley

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Washington state Auditor Troy Kelley arrives for a federal court hearing, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in Tacoma, Wash. Kelley was asking a judge to force the Justice Department to return $908,000 that was seized from Kelley after he was charged criminally with possession of more than $1 million in stolen money as well as money laundering. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington state Auditor Troy Kelley arrives for a federal court hearing, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in Tacoma, Wash. Kelley was asking a judge to force the Justice Department to return $908,000 that was seized from Kelley after he was charged criminally with possession of more than $1 million in stolen money as well as money laundering. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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OLYMPIA, Wash. - A bipartisan group of state lawmakers introduced a resolution on Monday to begin the process of impeaching indicted State Auditor Troy Kelley.

The resolution accuses Kelley of neglecting his duties and delegating his powers and duties to an un-elected official while he fights felony charges, including money laundering.

It will be filed by Republican Reps. Drew MacEwen of Union and Drew Stokesbary of Auburn, and Democratic Reps. Sam Hunt of Olympia and Chris Reykdal of Tumwater.

Kelley's criminal case is related to a previous business that he ran.

The auditor took a leave of absence in May despite calls to resign.

A press release from State House Republicans stated: A constitutional majority, or 50 votes, is required to send the articles of impeachment to the state Senate where a trial would be conducted. A two-thirds majority vote by the Senate is required for removal from office.

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