But the Republican took a shot Tuesday at Democrats who control the General Assembly. In a statement he says his office has a harassment-free code that’s enforced. He says the Legislature “finally moved to protect its members and staff and end the culture.”

Lawmakers scrambled last week as they prepared to adopt a plan to prohibit sexual harassment and require annual training for its members. A woman complaining of sexual harassment against a state senator pointed out there was no inspector general to enforce provisions.

An interim investigator was named during the weekend.

Senate President John Cullerton acknowledged in a statement that the action was a “beginning” and answered issues which “should have been tackled a long time ago.” He pledged support to ongoing study and recommendations for change.