State Efficiency Legislation Report

Index of Bills

• Senate - 12 - State And Local Agencies; Conditioning The Issuance Of Permit To Operate Business On Having Been Granted A Different Permit From Another Agency Prohibited
• Senate - 280 - Alabama Teacher Paperwork Streamlining Act, State Department Of Education Required To Develop Unified Digital Platform For Consolidating And Sharing Documentation Relating To The Alabama Literacy Act, Alabama Numeracy Act, Individualized Education Programs, And Other Educational Programs

Summary

SB12 seeks to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles in the business licensing process by prohibiting governmental bodies from conditioning the issuance of certain licenses on the acquisition of other licenses from different governmental entities. This aims to facilitate easier access to business operations and reduce regulatory burdens.

Key Sections

• Definitions: This provision defines key terms used in the bill, including governmental body and license.
• Definitions and Prohibition: This provision defines key terms and establishes that governmental bodies cannot require an individual to obtain a separate license from another governmental body before issuing their own license.
• Effective Date: This provision states that the act will become effective on October 1, 2025.
• Prohibition of Conditional Licensing: This provision explicitly prohibits any governmental body from requiring an individual to obtain a license from another governmental body as a precondition for issuing their own license.

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The Alabama Teacher Paperwork Streamlining Act aims to create a unified digital platform to consolidate documentation requirements for various educational programs, including the Alabama Literacy Act and Section 504 Plans. The bill mandates collaboration with local boards of education and stakeholders to eliminate redundant documentation, standardize forms, and develop a data-sharing system to reduce repetitive input by teachers. It also establishes a teacher advisory committee to assess the effectiveness of these measures and ensures compliance by local education boards, with annual audits conducted by the State Department of Education.

Key Sections

• Compliance and Audit Requirements: This provision outlines the compliance requirements for local boards of education and the audit processes to ensure adherence to streamlined documentation systems.
• Compliance and Audits: This provision outlines compliance requirements for local boards of education and the consequences for non-compliance.
• Compliance and Enforcement: Local boards of education are required to comply with the new streamlined paperwork system.
• Creation of the Alabama Public Education Paperwork Reduction Committee: This provision creates a committee composed mainly of teachers to assess and recommend improvements to reduce paperwork requirements.
• Creation of the Alabama Teacher Paperwork Streamlining Act: This provision establishes the Alabama Teacher Paperwork Streamlining Act, aimed at reducing paperwork for teachers.
• Effective Date: The act will take effect on June 1, 2025.
• Establishment of the Alabama Public Education Paperwork Reduction Committee: A committee is established to evaluate and recommend improvements to paperwork processes for teachers.
• Establishment of the Alabama Teacher Paperwork Streamlining Act: This provision establishes the Alabama Teacher Paperwork Streamlining Act, which aims to streamline and reduce paperwork burdens on teachers.
• Formation of Teacher Advisory Committee: This provision establishes a teacher advisory committee to assess the effectiveness of paperwork streamlining measures and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Funding Allocation: This provision states that the legislature will allocate necessary funding for the development and maintenance of the unified digital platform and related training.
• Funding for Implementation: The Legislature is tasked with allocating funding to support the development and maintenance of the new system.
• Funding for Implementation: This provision states that the Legislature will allocate necessary funding to support the development and maintenance of the streamlined paperwork system.
• Purpose of the Alabama Teacher Paperwork Streamlining Act: The section outlines the goals of the Alabama Teacher Paperwork Streamlining Act, which are to streamline paperwork burdens on teachers and improve teacher morale and retention.
• Repeal of Existing Committee: This provision repeals the existing Paperwork Reduction Committee as part of the streamlining effort.
• Repeal of Existing Paperwork Reduction Committee: This provision repeals the existing Paperwork Reduction Committee established under Section 16-6B-11 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
• Repeal of Previous Legislation: Repeals the previous Paperwork Reduction Committee established under Section 16-6B-11.
• Responsibilities of the State Department of Education: The State Department of Education is tasked with creating a unified digital platform and ensuring that documentation requirements are streamlined.
• Responsibilities of the State Department of Education: This provision details the responsibilities of the State Department of Education in developing a unified digital platform and collaborating with stakeholders to reduce paperwork.

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Index of Bills

• Senate - 107 - Alaska Sunset Commission
• Senate - 37 - Strategic Plans For State Agencies
• Senate - 51 - Establish Sunrise Review Board

Summary

Senate Bill No. 107 creates the Alaska Sunset Commission within the executive branch to conduct reviews and audits of state entities. The Commission will assess the necessity of these entities, their operations, and make legislative recommendations. The bill also establishes penalties for obstructing the Commissions work, ensuring accountability and transparency in state operations.

Key Sections

• Appointment Restrictions: This provision restricts the appointment of individuals to state service if they have been convicted of hindering the Alaska Sunset Commission, requiring a waiver from the commissioner of administration for such appointments.
• Appointment Restrictions: This section restricts the appointment of individuals with convictions under the hindering statute to state service.
• Criteria for Review and Audit: Sets the criteria that the commission must consider when reviewing state entities.
• Definition of Public Agency: This provision expands the definition of public agency to include the Alaska Sunset Commission, thereby subjecting it to public agency regulations.
• Definitions: Defines key terms used in the bill, including the meaning of commission and entity.
• Duties of the Alaska Sunset Commission: Outlines the powers and duties of the Alaska Sunset Commission, including reviewing state entities and tax credits.
• Establishment of the Alaska Sunset Commission: This provision establishes the Alaska Sunset Commission, detailing its composition, appointment process, and operational guidelines.
• Hindering the Alaska Sunset Commission: This provision makes it a violation to hinder the Alaska Sunset Commission by failing to cooperate or preventing others from cooperating with it.
• Hindering the Alaska Sunset Commission: This provision outlines the offense of hindering the Alaska Sunset Commission by failing to provide requested information or by coercing others not to cooperate, which is punishable by a fine.
• Public Inspection of Employee Information: Details what employee information is publicly available, including any disciplinary actions related to hindering the commission.
• Public Inspection of Employee Information: This provision amends the list of information available for public inspection regarding state employees, including disciplinary actions related to cooperation with the Alaska Sunset Commission.
• Repeal of Certain Statutes: Repeals specific statutes that may be outdated or redundant in light of the new provisions established by this bill.
• Review and Audit Report: Describes the requirements for the commissions reports following reviews and audits.
• Review and Audit Report: The commission must prepare a report after reviewing and auditing an entity, summarizing comments from public hearings and making recommendations to the legislature regarding the entitys future.
• State Employee Cooperation: This provision requires state employees to cooperate with the Alaska Sunset Commission and establishes consequences for failing to do so.

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Senate Bill No. 37 amends various sections of the Alaska Statutes to improve the management and accountability of state agencies through strategic planning and performance evaluation. It mandates the development of comprehensive strategic plans and mission statements for state entities, requires regular updates and public participation in budget preparation, and emphasizes results-based government by evaluating agency performance against established goals and objectives.

Key Sections

• Addition of AS 37.07.014(g): Defines state entity as each department in the executive branch and the University of Alaska for the purposes of the act.
• Amendment to AS 16.05.110(b): This provision specifies the appropriations of money from the fish and game fund and details the requirements for divisions to include reimbursable services agreements in their budgets.
• Amendment to AS 37.07.010: This section establishes the purpose of the Executive Budget Act, focusing on state program and financial management to enhance planning and financing services for citizens.
• Amendment to AS 37.07.014(a): This provision outlines the legislatures role in reviewing mission statements and performance plans to promote efficient use of resources.
• Amendment to AS 37.07.014(b): This section requires the legislature to evaluate the strategic plans and performance based on information reported by state entities.
• Amendment to AS 37.07.014(c): This provision mandates the legislature to analyze strategic plans and comprehensive financial plans recommended by the governor.
• Amendment to AS 37.07.014(d): This section emphasizes the importance of legislative authorization of comprehensive programs and financial plans to implement performance plans.
• Amendment to AS 37.07.014(f): This provision outlines the responsibilities of each state entity in implementing strategic plans and measuring progress.
• Amendment to AS 37.07.016: This section details the governors responsibilities in reviewing and approving strategic plans and performance plans.
• Amendment to AS 37.07.020(a): This provision outlines the requirements for the governors budget preparation, including its organization and public availability.
• Amendment to AS 37.07.040: This section describes the role of the Alaska Office of Management and Budget in assisting the governor with budget and performance management.
• Repeal and reenactment of AS 37.07.050: This provision mandates each state entity to develop strategic plans and mission statements, outlining their goals and objectives.

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Summary

Senate Bill No. 51 proposes the creation of the Sunrise Review Board within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. This board will review proposed legislation related to professional and occupational licensure to ensure that changes are necessary, least-restrictive, and beneficial to the public. The bill outlines the composition of the board, the procedures for requesting reviews, and the criteria for evaluating proposed changes to licensure.

Key Sections

• Board Review of Change to Licensure: The board is tasked with reviewing proposed changes to licensure legislation, ensuring that no changes are reviewed more than once every four years unless requested otherwise.
• Definitions: This section provides definitions for key terms used in the bill, such as board and change to licensure.
• Effective Dates: This section states the effective dates for various provisions of the bill, including immediate effectiveness for certain sections and a general effective date of January 1, 2026.
• Legislative Findings: This section states the legislatures findings that reducing barriers to entry for professional and occupational licensure is beneficial for economic development and job growth in Alaska.
• Regulations: This section allows the board to adopt necessary regulations to implement its functions as outlined in the bill.
• Reports: The board is required to prepare and submit a review report for each proposed change to licensure, detailing the recommended level of regulation and associated costs.
• Request for Review: This section outlines the process for requesting a review of proposed changes to licensure, including required information and fees.
• Scope of Review; Recommendations: The boards review must evaluate potential harm from unregulated practice and recommend the least-restrictive means of regulation if necessary.
• Sunrise Review Board Established: This section establishes the Sunrise Review Board, detailing its membership, meeting procedures, and compensation for members.
• Sunrise Review Board; Staggered Terms: This section outlines the initial staggered terms for the members of the Sunrise Review Board to ensure continuity and experience.
• Transition: Regulations: This section allows the Department of Commerce to adopt necessary regulations to implement the bills provisions effectively.

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• Senate - 1323 - Performance Audits; Auditor General

Summary

SB1323 amends section 41-1279.03 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, detailing the Auditor Generals responsibilities, including conducting annual audits of state agencies, performance audits of transportation excise tax expenditures, and evaluating the use of taxpayer money by various governmental entities. The bill emphasizes the importance of compliance with federal and state regulations and mandates regular reporting to the legislature and the governor.

Key Sections

• Annual Reporting and Compliance: The Auditor General is required to report annually to the governor and the legislative committee, summarizing activities and findings from audits conducted during the fiscal year.
• Compensation Reviews: The Auditor General is tasked with reviewing per diem compensation and expense reimbursements for state employees and board members.
• Consultant Engagement: The Auditor General may hire consultants to assist in conducting audits as necessary.
• Consultants and Fees: Allows the Auditor General to hire consultants for audits and charge fees for certain services, with the collected fees deposited into an audit services revolving fund.
• Cooperation and Information Sharing: Mandates cooperation from various governmental bodies to provide necessary information for audits and studies conducted by the Auditor General.
• Performance Audits of School Districts: Establishes a schoolwide audit team to monitor school districts spending in classrooms and requires them to report on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Powers and Duties of the Auditor General: The Auditor General is responsible for preparing audit plans, conducting financial audits, and performing procedural reviews for state agencies.
• Powers and Duties of the Auditor General: This section outlines the various powers and responsibilities of the Auditor General, including the preparation of audit plans, conducting financial audits, and performing procedural reviews of state agencies.
• School District Audits: Establishes a schoolwide audit team to monitor school districts spending in classrooms and report on compliance with audit recommendations.
• Transportation Excise Tax Audits: The Auditor General must conduct performance audits every five years on counties with a transportation excise tax to assess the impact of expenditures on transportation problems.

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• Senate Joint Resolutions - 10 - A Constitution Amendment Concerning Efficiency In Government; And To Provide For The Creation Of The Department Of Government Efficiency.

Summary

This Senate Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution aimed at improving government efficiency. It outlines the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency, which will be responsible for implementing strategies and policies to streamline government operations and services. The amendment will be submitted to voters for approval in the next general election.

Key Sections

• Department of Government Efficiency: This section establishes the Department of Government Efficiency within the Arkansas government, tasked with enhancing operational efficiency across state agencies.

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• Assembly - 24 - Balanced Budget Accountability Act Of 2025.
• Assembly - 34 - Air Pollution: Regulations: Consumer Costs: Review.
• Assembly - 587 - University Of California: Administrative Expenditures: Reduction.
• Assembly - 733 - Agency Reports.

Summary

Assembly Bill No. 24 proposes a constitutional amendment aimed at balancing Californias state budget through various measures. These include cutting and capping total annual labor costs in the state budget, requiring state agencies to competitively source or contract out services, and mandating a two-thirds legislative approval for the state budget and any new program fees.

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• Intent of the Legislature: The bill expresses the Legislatures intent to enact a constitutional amendment focused on achieving cost savings and balancing the state budget.

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Assembly Bill No. 34 amends Section 39602.5 of the Health and Safety Code to require the Legislative Analyst to analyze the consumer costs associated with any proposed air quality standards, regulations, or rules before the State Air Resources Board can adopt them. This aims to balance environmental regulations with potential economic impacts on consumers.

Key Sections

• Adoption of Air Quality Standards: The state board is required to adopt rules and regulations to achieve ambient air quality standards as mandated by the federal Clean Air Act, ensuring these measures are technologically feasible and cost-effective.
• Anticipation of Technology Development: The state board must adopt rules that anticipate the development of new technologies or improvements to existing technologies to fulfill its duties regarding air quality.
• Consumer Cost Analysis Requirement: The bill prohibits the state board from adopting any new air quality standards or regulations until the Legislative Analyst has conducted a cost analysis for consumers and submitted it to the Legislature.

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Assembly Bill No. 587 seeks to add Article 3.8 to the Education Code, which requests the University of California to reduce its annual administrative costs by at least 10% below the amount spent in the 2025–26 fiscal year, before the 2028–29 fiscal year. This measure aims to ensure more funds are allocated to educational purposes rather than administrative overhead.

Key Sections

• Administrative Expenditures: Reduction: This provision requests the University of California to lower its administrative expenditures by at least 10% compared to the 2025–26 fiscal year by the end of the 2028–29 fiscal year.

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Assembly Bill 733 mandates that each state agency submit an annual list of overdue reports to the Legislature by April 1, including status summaries and compliance plans. This measure is intended to improve legislative oversight and may lead to the withholding of appropriations for agencies that fail to submit timely reports.

Key Sections

• Legislative Findings: The Legislature acknowledges the importance of information gathering in policymaking, the necessity of reports for evaluating state program effectiveness, and the need for oversight to ensure accountability in public fund expenditure.
• Legislative Oversight Mechanism: Committees may summon agencies that fail to submit timely reports to explain their non-compliance, and the Legislature may withhold appropriations based on this information.
• Report Submission Requirements: State agencies must submit a list of all overdue reports to the Legislature annually by April 1, including status summaries and compliance plans for each report.

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Index of Bills

• House - 1107 - Rule Adoption & Review Requirements
• House - 1216 - State Agencies Implement Zero-Based Budgeting
• Senate - 135 - Colorado Government Efficiency Authority
• Senate - 216 - Eliminate Reprinting Of Education Laws
• Senate - 306 - Performance Audits Of Certain State Agencies

Summary

This bill modifies the existing procedures for how principal departments in Colorado adopt and review their rules. Key changes include requiring a cost-benefit analysis for each proposed rule or amendment, removing exemptions from this requirement, emphasizing the cost burden of rules during reviews, and mandating that legislative committees vote on department recommendations regarding rule reviews. Additionally, departments must report on revenue generated from fees related to rules.

Key Sections

• Cost-Benefit Analysis Requirement: This provision requires principal departments to conduct a cost-benefit analysis for each proposed rule or amendment, ensuring that the financial implications are considered before implementation.
• Reporting Requirements: This provision requires each principal department to include a report in its regulatory agenda that details the results of its rule reviews and revenue generated from fees associated with rules.
• Review of Rules: This provision mandates that principal departments review their rules to assess their necessity, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness, focusing on the financial burden imposed on the state and residents.

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House Bill 25-1216 mandates that starting in the fiscal year 2026-27, specific state agencies must implement zero-based budgeting, and by 2027-28, all state agencies are required to do so. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Office of State Planning and Budgeting to train agencies in this method, submit annual reports on its effectiveness, and ensure public access to budget requests. It also establishes the role of the state auditor in auditing compliance with these requirements.

Key Sections

• Definition of Zero-Based Budgeting: This provision defines zero-based budgeting as a method where all expenses must be justified for the fiscal year, requiring an analysis of every functions needs and costs.
• Implementation Timeline for Agencies: The bill requires the Department of Revenue, Department of Education, and Department of Transportation to implement zero-based budgeting in fiscal year 2026-27, followed by all state agencies in fiscal year 2027-28.
• Public Accessibility and Compliance Audits: All budget requests using zero-based budgeting must be publicly accessible, and the state auditor is tasked with conducting audits to ensure compliance.
• Training and Reporting Requirements: The Office of State Planning and Budgeting must develop training materials and sessions for zero-based budgeting and report annually on its effectiveness starting in fiscal year 2027-28.

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This bill creates the Colorado Government Efficiency Authority, governed by a board of directors composed of private sector representatives and advisory members from state agencies. The authoritys responsibilities include examining state agency operations, identifying efficiencies, collaborating with federal agencies for cost savings, and soliciting public input on government efficiency. The authority is not funded by state agencies and can accept external funding to support its operations.

Key Sections

• Creation of the Colorado Government Efficiency Authority: The bill establishes the Colorado Government Efficiency Authority as a separate entity that is not subject to state agency oversight.
• Duties and Powers of the Authority: The authority is tasked with examining state agency operations, identifying efficiencies, working with federal agencies, and making recommendations to improve government efficiency.
• Funding and Financial Operations: The authority can accept gifts, grants, and federal funds to support its operations and is not funded by state agencies.

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Senate Bill 25-216 proposes to amend Colorado Revised Statutes by repealing the requirement for the Commissioner of Education to annually reprint laws enacted by the General Assembly concerning education. This change is intended to reduce costs associated with printing and distributing these laws, which are to be funded by the state public school fund. The bill also includes an appropriation adjustment reflecting a decrease in funding for these printing costs.

Key Sections

• Adjustment of Appropriations: This provision decreases the cash funds appropriation from the state public school fund for the 2025-26 fiscal year by $35,480, reflecting the removal of printing costs.
• Adjustment to Appropriation: This provision decreases the cash funds appropriation from the state public school fund for the 2025-26 fiscal year by $35,480, reflecting the removal of the reprinting requirement.
• Appropriation Adjustment: This provision decreases the cash funds appropriation from the state public school fund by $35,480 to reflect the elimination of the annual reprinting requirement.
• Appropriation Adjustment: This provision decreases the cash funds appropriation from the state public school fund for the 2025-26 fiscal year by $35,480 to reflect the elimination of the annual reprinting requirement.
• Appropriation Adjustment: This provision details the adjustment to the state public school fund appropriation, decreasing it by $35,480 for the fiscal year 2025-26 to reflect the elimination of reprinting costs.
• Appropriation Adjustment: This provision specifies a decrease of $35,480 in the cash funds appropriation from the state public school fund for the 2025-26 fiscal year, as a result of the elimination of the reprinting requirement.
• Effective Date: This provision states that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025.
• Effective Date and Safety Clause: This provision states that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes a safety clause indicating its necessity for public peace and state department support.
• Effective Date of the Act: This provision establishes that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025.
• Reduction of Appropriation: This provision decreases the appropriation from the state public school fund by $35,480, reflecting the elimination of the printing requirement.
• Repeal of Annual Reprinting Requirement: The provision repeals the requirement for the commissioner of education to annually reprint and distribute laws concerning education.
• Repeal of Annual Reprinting Requirement: This provision eliminates the requirement for the commissioner of education to annually reprint and distribute education laws enacted by the general assembly.
• Repeal of Annual Reprinting Requirement: This provision removes the obligation for the Commissioner of Education to cause the annual reprinting of education-related laws enacted by the General Assembly.
• Repeal of Annual Reprinting Requirement: This provision repeals the requirement for the commissioner of education to annually reprint and distribute education laws enacted by the general assembly.
• Repeal of Annual Reprinting Requirement: This provision repeals the requirement for the commissioner of education to annually reprint and distribute laws concerning education.
• Repeal of Annual Reprinting Requirement: This provision repeals the requirement for the Commissioner of Education to annually reprint laws concerning education and provide copies to interested parties.
• Repeal of Funding for Publishing Costs: This provision eliminates the stipulation that all publishing costs for the annual printing of education laws be paid from the state public school fund.
• Repeal of Funding for Publishing Costs: This provision repeals the requirement that all publishing costs for the annual printing of education laws be paid from the state public school fund.
• Repeal of Publication Cost Funding: This provision removes the stipulation that all publishing costs for the annual printing of education laws be paid from the state public school fund.
• Repeal of Publishing Cost Provision: This provision repeals the requirement that all publishing costs associated with the annual printing of education laws be paid from the state public school fund.
• Safety Clause: This provision declares the necessity of the act for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety.
• Safety Clause: This provision declares the necessity of the act for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, or for appropriations for state support.
• Safety Clause: This provision declares the necessity of the act for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, or for appropriations for the support of state departments.

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Senate Bill 25-306 mandates that the State Auditor conduct performance audits of two specific state divisions: the Air Pollution Control Division during the years 2026 and 2031, and the Division of Unemployment Insurance during 2027 and 2032. These audits are intended to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of these divisions in fulfilling their statutory obligations, ensuring they comply with relevant statutes, and evaluating their processes and resource allocations.

Key Sections

• Performance Audit - Air Pollution Control Division: This provision requires the State Auditor to conduct performance audits of the Air Pollution Control Division in 2026 and 2031 to evaluate its effectiveness and efficiency in fulfilling its statutory obligations.
• Performance audit - air pollution control division - report: This provision mandates a performance audit of the Air Pollution Control Division to evaluate its efficiency and effectiveness in meeting statutory obligations during the years 2026 and 2031.
• Performance audit - air pollution control division - report: This provision mandates performance audits of the Air Pollution Control Division during the years 2026 and 2031 to evaluate its efficiency and effectiveness in fulfilling statutory obligations.
• Performance audit - air pollution control division - report: This provision mandates the state auditor to conduct performance audits of the Air Pollution Control Division to evaluate its efficiency and statutory compliance in 2026 and 2031.
• Performance audit - air pollution control division - report.: The state auditor is required to conduct performance audits of the Air Pollution Control Division to evaluate its efficiency and effectiveness in fulfilling statutory obligations.
• Performance audit - air pollution control division - report.: This provision requires the State Auditor to conduct performance audits of the Air Pollution Control Division in 2026 and 2031 to assess its effectiveness and efficiency in fulfilling statutory obligations.
• Performance Audit - Air Pollution Control Division - Report: This provision outlines the requirement for the State Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Air Pollution Control Division in 2026 and 2031, focusing on its efficiency, compliance, and resource adequacy.
• Performance Audit - Division of Labor Standards and Statistics: This provision mandates the State Auditor to conduct performance audits of the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics in 2027 and 2032 to determine its effectiveness and efficiency in meeting its statutory obligations.
• Performance audit - division of unemployment insurance: This provision mandates the state auditor to conduct performance audits of the Division of Unemployment Insurance to evaluate its efficiency and statutory compliance in 2027 and 2032.
• Performance audit - division of unemployment insurance: This provision requires a performance audit of the Division of Unemployment Insurance to determine its effectiveness and efficiency in fulfilling statutory obligations during the years 2027 and 2032.
• Performance audit - division of unemployment insurance: This provision requires performance audits of the Division of Unemployment Insurance in 2027 and 2032 to ensure it is effectively meeting its statutory obligations.
• Performance audit - division of unemployment insurance.: The state auditor is mandated to perform audits of the Division of Unemployment Insurance to determine its efficiency and compliance with its statutory responsibilities.
• Performance audit - division of unemployment insurance.: This provision mandates the State Auditor to perform audits of the Division of Unemployment Insurance in 2027 and 2032 to evaluate its performance and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Performance Audit - Division of Unemployment Insurance: This provision mandates a performance audit of the Division of Unemployment Insurance in 2027 and 2032, aimed at evaluating its performance, compliance, and resource sufficiency.

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• House - 5047 - An Act Creating A Task Force To Study Artificial Intelligence And The State Workforce.
• House - 5412 - An Act Concerning The Collection Costs Of State Taxes And Fees.
• House - 5422 - An Act Reestablishing The Legislative Program Review And Investigations Committee.
• House - 7184 - An Act Concerning Government Oversight.
• House - 7232 - An Act Concerning Efforts To Streamline State Contracting.
• Senate - 132 - An Act Establishing A Task Force Concerning The Regulation Adoption Process.
• Senate - 1499 - An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The State Contracting Standards Board.
• Senate - 614 - An Act Reestablishing The Legislative Program Review And Investigations Committee And Requiring Performance Audits By The Auditors Of Public Accounts.

Summary

This bill proposes the creation of a task force dedicated to examining how the increased use of artificial intelligence and automation may affect the size and scope of the state workforce. It aims to assess both the practicality and fiscal implications of these technological advancements within state operations.

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• Task Force Creation: The bill mandates the formation of a task force to investigate the effects of artificial intelligence on the state workforce.

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This bill mandates that each state agency assess the costs associated with collecting the taxes and fees they administer. The findings will be reported to the finance, revenue, and bonding committee, which will then propose legislation to abolish any tax or fee where the collection costs exceed the revenue generated.

Key Sections

• Elimination of Ineffective Taxes and Fees: The finance, revenue and bonding committee is tasked with raising a bill to eliminate any tax or fee where collection costs exceed the revenue.
• Evaluation of Collection Costs: Each state agency is required to evaluate the costs of collecting the taxes and fees they administer.

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This act reestablishes the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee as a permanent standing committee of the General Assembly, tasked with conducting program reviews and investigations of state departments and agencies. The committee will evaluate the effectiveness of programs, recommend legislative changes, and ensure compliance with audit findings. It also establishes protocols for how the committee operates, including the appointment of members, quorum requirements, and the handling of confidential information.

Key Sections

• Amendments to Existing Statutes: This section amends existing statutes to incorporate the reestablished committees role in oversight and auditing of quasi-public agencies and compliance audits.
• Audit Compliance: This provision amends existing statutes to integrate the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee into the audit process of quasi-public agencies.
• Audit Compliance: This section modifies existing statutes to ensure that the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee receives audit reports and assessments of quasi-public agencies.
• Audit Compliance: This section modifies existing statutes to require audits of quasi-public agencies and mandates reporting to the committee.
• Audit Compliance: This section modifies the auditing requirements for quasi-public agencies and establishes the committees role in reviewing audit reports.
• Committee Functions: This provision outlines the functions and responsibilities of the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, including conducting program reviews, investigations, and reporting findings to the General Assembly.
• Committee Powers and Duties: This section outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, including conducting program reviews, investigations, and reporting findings to the General Assembly.
• Committee Responsibilities: This section outlines the responsibilities and powers of the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, including conducting program reviews, investigations, and reporting findings.
• Committee Responsibilities: This section outlines the responsibilities of the committee, including conducting program reviews, establishing policies for reports, and recommending legislative changes based on findings.
• Confidentiality and Disclosure: This section establishes confidentiality for information provided to the committee during investigations and outlines the limits on disclosure of witness identities.
• Confidentiality in Investigations: This section protects the confidentiality of individuals providing information to the committee during investigations.
• Confidentiality of Investigations: This section ensures confidentiality for information provided to the committee during investigations.
• Confidentiality of Investigations: This section ensures that information related to investigations conducted by the committee remains confidential until the investigation is completed.
• Consequences for Noncompliance: This section details the penalties for individuals who refuse to comply with subpoenas or provide testimony during committee investigations.
• Corrective Actions: This section mandates that departments take corrective actions based on the committees findings regarding program deficiencies.
• Corrective Actions and Reporting: This section mandates that departments take corrective actions based on the committees findings and outlines reporting requirements.
• Corrective Actions and Reporting: This section mandates that if a program review identifies deficiencies, the relevant department or agency must take corrective actions, with the committee reporting unsatisfactory actions to the General Assembly.
• Duties of the Committee: This section outlines the responsibilities of the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, including conducting program reviews, investigations, and issuing reports.
• Establishment and Membership: This section establishes the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, detailing its membership, appointment process, and terms.
• Establishment of the Committee: This provision establishes the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee as a permanent entity within the General Assembly, detailing its composition, appointment process, and operational rules.
• Establishment of the Committee: This section establishes the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee as a standing committee of the General Assembly, detailing its composition and appointment process.
• Establishment of the Committee: This section establishes the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, detailing its composition, appointment process, and membership terms.
• Establishment of the Committee: This section reestablishes the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee as a standing committee of the General Assembly, detailing its composition and the appointment process for its members.
• Investigative Powers: This section grants the committee the authority to conduct investigations and outlines the procedures for reporting findings and recommendations.
• Reporting and Compliance: This provision mandates that department heads must take corrective actions based on the committees findings, and outlines the reporting process for investigations.
• Reporting and Investigations: This section discusses the committees obligation to report findings from investigations and audits, as well as the actions required from state agencies in response to identified deficiencies.
• Subpoena Power: This section grants the committee the authority to compel testimony and production of documents through subpoenas during investigations.
• Subpoena Power and Witness Testimony: This section grants the committee the power to compel attendance and testimony of witnesses and outlines the rights of witnesses during investigations.
• Subpoena Powers: This section grants subpoena powers to the committee and establishes penalties for noncompliance.
• Subpoena Powers: This section provides the committee with the power to compel testimony and production of documents during investigations.
• Testimony Rights: This section ensures that individuals subpoenaed to testify have the right to review their testimony before public release.
• Witness Testimony and Subpoena Powers: This provision grants the committee the authority to compel witness testimony and document production during investigations.

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This bill aims to reestablish the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, conduct reviews of nonprofit human services providers contracts, streamline reporting requirements, and ensure accountability in state agency contracts with nonresident bidders. It mandates several reports to be submitted to the General Assembly, promoting transparency and efficiency in government operations.

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• Auditing Municipal Grants: Municipalities receiving state grants for studies must report completion of the study and findings to the state auditors and the Office of Policy and Management.
• Audit of Municipal Grants: Auditors will audit municipalities receiving state grants to ensure proper use of funds.
• Audit of Municipal Grants: Auditors will audit municipalities that receive state grants to determine the use of funds, and municipalities must provide necessary information for the audit.
• Consultant Contracts Reporting: State agencies contracting for consulting services over $100,000 must report on the findings and implementation of recommendations from those contracts.
• Consultant Services Reporting: State agencies contracting for consultant services costing over $100,000 must report on the implementation of recommendations from those studies within a year of receiving the report.
• Consultant Services Reporting: State agencies that contract for consulting services over $100,000 must report on the implementation of recommendations from such studies within one year of receiving the report.
• Consulting Services Reporting: State agencies contracting for consulting services over $100,000 must report findings and implementation status of recommendations to the Government Oversight Committee.
• Consulting Services Reporting: State agencies contracting for consulting services over $100,000 must report on the implementation of recommendations from such studies.
• Establishment of Municipal Grant Portal: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management must create a Municipal Grant Portal for posting state-funded municipal grant applications and findings from studies.
• Establishment of Policies for Health Services Contracts: The Secretary shall establish policies for evaluating health and human services contracts, ensuring timely payments to providers.
• Establishment of Uniform Policies for Health and Human Services: The Secretary shall establish uniform policies for managing health and human services contracts, including prompt payment requirements for service providers.
• Municipal Grant Audits: Municipalities receiving state grants for studies must report on study completion and findings to facilitate audits.
• Municipal Grant Portal: A Municipal Grant Portal will be established to manage state-funded municipal grant applications and reports.
• Municipal Grant Portal: An electronic portal will be established for posting state-funded municipal grant applications and study findings.
• Municipal Grant Portal: The Secretary must establish a Municipal Grant Portal for posting state-funded municipal grant applications and study findings.
• Municipal Grant Portal: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management must establish an electronic portal for posting state-funded municipal grant applications and related information.
• Reporting on Nonresident Bidder Contracts: The Commissioner of Administrative Services and the Commissioner of Transportation must report annually on contracts awarded to nonresident bidders.
• Reporting on Nonresident Bidders: The Commissioner of Administrative Services and the Commissioner of Transportation must report annually on contracts awarded to nonresident bidders.
• Reporting on Nonresident Bidders: The Commissioner of Administrative Services and the Commissioner of Transportation must report annually on contracts awarded to nonresident bidders exceeding $50,000.
• Reporting on Nonresident Bidders: The Commissioner of Administrative Services must report annually on contracts awarded to nonresident bidders.
• Reporting on Nonresident Bidders: The Commissioner of Administrative Services must report on state contracts awarded to nonresident bidders annually.
• Reporting Requirements for Nonprofit Providers: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management is required to review reporting requirements imposed on nonprofit human services providers and eliminate or consolidate those that are redundant or overly burdensome.
• Review of Nonprofit Human Services Providers: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management must conduct a review every five years of purchase of service contracts with nonprofit human services providers to assess if the payment rates adequately compensate for the services provided.
• Review of Nonprofit Human Services Providers: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management must review state contracts with nonprofit human services providers every five years to assess if payment rates are adequate for expected service levels.
• Review of Nonprofit Reporting Requirements: The Secretary must review the reporting requirements for nonprofit human service providers to identify and eliminate duplicative or burdensome reports.
• Review of Purchase of Service Contracts: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management must conduct a review every five years of the purchase of service contracts with nonprofit human services providers to assess if the compensation rates are adequate.
• Review of Purchase of Service Contracts: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management must review state purchase of service contracts with nonprofit human services providers every five years to assess compensation adequacy.
• Review of Purchase of Service Contracts: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management must review state purchase of service contracts with nonprofit providers every five years to assess compensation adequacy.
• Review of Reporting Requirements: The Secretary must review required reports from nonprofit human services providers to identify and eliminate duplicative or burdensome reporting.
• Review of Reporting Requirements for Nonprofit Providers: The Secretary must conduct a triennial review of the reporting requirements for nonprofit human services providers to identify any burdensome or duplicative reports and eliminate them where possible.
• Review of Reporting Requirements for Nonprofit Providers: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management will review the reporting requirements imposed on nonprofit human services providers to identify and eliminate duplicative or burdensome reports.
• Study on Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee: The Office of Legislative Management is tasked with studying the feasibility of reestablishing the former Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, including its composition, powers, staffing, costs, and benefits.
• Study on Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee: The Office of Legislative Management is tasked with studying the feasibility of reestablishing the former Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, including its potential membership, powers, staffing needs, costs, and benefits.
• Study on Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee: The Office of Legislative Management is tasked with studying the feasibility of reestablishing the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, including its composition, powers, duties, staffing needs, costs, and potential benefits.
• Study on Legislative Program Review Committee: The Office of Legislative Management is tasked with studying the feasibility of reestablishing the duties and staffing of the former Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee.
• Study on Legislative Program Review Committee: The Office of Legislative Management is tasked with studying the feasibility of reestablishing the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, including staffing needs and associated costs.
• Transportation Contracts Reporting: The Commissioner of Transportation must report on contracts awarded to nonresident bidders annually.
• Transportation Contracts Reporting: The Commissioner of Transportation must report on contracts awarded to nonresident bidders in transportation annually.
• Uniform Policies for Health and Human Services Contracts: Establishes uniform policies for managing and evaluating health and human services purchased from private providers, ensuring timely payments for services.
• Uniform Policies for Health Services Contracts: The Secretary will establish uniform policies for managing health and human services contracts, ensuring timely payments to providers.

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The bill mandates a review of the state contracting process and payment policies concerning state agency contracts with service providers and nonprofit organizations. It aims to identify ways to streamline and expedite these processes, ensuring timely contract approvals and payments. The review will assess staffing levels, procurement complications, payment delays, and the feasibility of master contracts and carry-forward funding.

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• Review of State Contracting Process: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, along with other state officials, will conduct a comprehensive review of the state contracting process and payment policies.
• Review of State Contracting Process: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, in collaboration with other state officials, will conduct a comprehensive review of the state contracting process and payment policies to identify areas for improvement.
• Review of State Contracting Process: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, in consultation with key state officials, will review the state contracting process for all agency contracts and payment policies, focusing on streamlining and expediting these processes.
• Review of State Contracting Process: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, in consultation with relevant agencies, will review the state contracting process and payment policies related to service providers and nonprofit organizations.
• Review of State Contracting Process: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, in consultation with relevant officials, will review the state contracting process to identify ways to streamline it.
• Review of State Contracting Process: The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management is tasked with reviewing the state contracting process for all state agency contracts, focusing on identifying ways to streamline and expedite the process and payment policies.

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This act establishes a task force tasked with studying the current regulation adoption process as governed by chapter 54 of the general statutes. The task force will consist of appointed members, including legal experts and state officials, and will make recommendations for legislative improvements. The task force is required to submit its findings by January 1, 2026.

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• Composition of Task Force: Details the composition and appointment process for members of the task force.
• Composition of Task Force: The task force will consist of various appointed members, including professors of administrative law and state officials.
• Establishment of Task Force: A task force is established to study and improve the regulation adoption process overseen by the standing legislative regulation review committee.
• Establishment of Task Force: A task force is established to study and improve the regulation adoption process under chapter 54 of the general statutes.
• Establishment of Task Force: The bill establishes a task force to study and recommend improvements to the regulation adoption process.
• Establishment of Task Force: The provision establishes a task force to review and suggest changes to the agency regulation adoption and review process.
• Meetings and Administration: Outlines the scheduling of meetings and the administrative support for the task force.
• Meetings and Reporting: The task force is required to hold its first meeting within sixty days and submit a report by January 1, 2026.
• Reporting and Termination: Specifies the reporting requirements and termination of the task force.

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Raised Bill No. 1499 proposes amendments to existing statutes governing state contracting procedures, including the establishment of procurement definitions, the authority of the Chief Procurement Officer, and the responsibilities of the State Contracting Standards Board. It seeks to enhance transparency, efficiency, and compliance in state procurement practices by updating definitions, repealing outdated statutes, and clarifying the roles of state agencies in the procurement process.

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• Authority to Enter Contracts: Empowers the authority to make contracts necessary for its duties, with specific stipulations regarding transparency and evaluation criteria for contracts over a certain amount.
• Board Authority Over Procurement Policies: This provision grants the State Contracting Standards Board authority over procurement policies and processes for state contracting agencies.
• Boards Authority and Responsibilities: This section details the authority and responsibilities of the State Contracting Standards Board regarding procurement, including recommending legislative changes and reviewing procurement practices.
• Boards Authority in Procurement: Grants the State Contracting Standards Board authority over procurement policies, including oversight of state contracting agencies and access to procurement information.
• Boards Authority in Procurement: Grants the State Contracting Standards Board the authority to oversee and manage procurement processes across state contracting agencies, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Boards Procurement Authority: This provision grants the State Contracting Standards Board the authority to exercise procurement rights and responsibilities, which can also be exercised by state contracting agencies.
• Chief Procurement Officer Appointment: Details the appointment and responsibilities of the Chief Procurement Officer, who will oversee procurement policies and ensure compliance across state contracting agencies.
• Chief Procurement Officer Appointment: This provision outlines the appointment and responsibilities of the Chief Procurement Officer, who will oversee procurement policies, compliance, and training for state contracting agencies.
• Chief Procurement Officer Appointment: This section details the appointment and responsibilities of the Chief Procurement Officer, who oversees procurement policies and compliance.
• Chief Procurement Officer Appointment and Responsibilities: Details the appointment, term, and responsibilities of the Chief Procurement Officer, including oversight of procurement policies, compliance monitoring, and training for agency procurement officers.
• Definitions for Procurement Processes: This section provides definitions for various terms related to procurement, including best value selection, competitive bidding, and contract, among others, to clarify the procurement process for state contracting agencies.
• Definitions for Procurement Processes: Updates and clarifies definitions related to procurement, including best value selection, competitive bidding, and consultant services to ensure consistency in state contracting practices.
• Definitions Related to Procurement: Replaces existing definitions related to procurement processes, including terms like best value selection, bidder, and contract, to standardize terminology used in procurement.
• Definitions Related to Procurement: This provision updates definitions related to procurement processes, including terms such as best value selection, competitive bidding, and consultant services.
• Effective Dates and Amendments: Specifies the effective dates for various sections of the bill and outlines amendments to existing statutes.
• Exemption from State Procurement Rules: Exempts the corporation from general state purchasing and procurement rules, allowing it to establish its own procedures for asset disposition and procurement.
• Management and Procurement Agreements: Allows the corporation to enter into management, consulting, and other agreements necessary for lottery operation, subject to competitive bidding or negotiation under certain conditions.
• Procurement Responsibilities: Outlines the responsibilities of the board regarding procurement, including recommending legislation and overseeing the procurement processes of state agencies.
• Procurement Responsibilities of the Board: Outlines the responsibilities of the board regarding procurement, including the authority to recommend legislative changes and to adopt regulations governing procurement practices.
• Professional Services Confidentiality: Protects the confidentiality of clients names and addresses for professional service providers, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
• Responsibilities of the Board: This section outlines the boards responsibilities regarding procurement, including reviewing and recommending legislative changes.
• Section 1: Appropriations for State Contracting Standards Board: This section establishes that the appropriations for the State Contracting Standards Board will be based on estimates from the boards executive director and prohibits the Governor from reducing these appropriations.
• Section 1 - Appropriations for the State Contracting Standards Board: This section establishes the appropriations for the State Contracting Standards Board based on estimates from the executive director and ensures that the Governor cannot reduce these appropriations.
• Section 2: Definitions and Repeal of Existing Statutes: This section provides definitions for key terms used in state contracting and repeals outdated definitions and statutes, ensuring clarity in procurement processes.
• Section 2 - Definitions Related to Procurement: This section repeals and replaces section 4e-1 to define key terms related to procurement, such as best value selection, bidder, and contractor, to clarify the procurement process.
• Section 3: Appointment and Responsibilities of Chief Procurement Officer: This section details the appointment of the Chief Procurement Officer by the board and outlines their responsibilities, including oversight of procurement policies and compliance.
• Section 3 - Chief Procurement Officer: This section establishes the role of the Chief Procurement Officer, who will oversee procurement policies, compliance, and training for state contracting agencies.
• Section 4 - Authority of the State Contracting Standards Board: This section grants the board authority over procurement policies and processes, allowing it to oversee and manage procurement activities of state contracting agencies.
• Section 4: Rights and Authority of the Board: This section grants the board the authority to exercise procurement powers and requires state agencies to provide necessary procurement information to the board.
• Section 5: Authority and Responsibilities of the Board: This section outlines the boards responsibilities regarding procurement policies, including recommendations for legislation and the oversight of procurement processes.
• Section 5 - Responsibilities of the State Contracting Standards Board: This section outlines the responsibilities of the board regarding procurement, including recommending the repeal of obsolete statutes and reviewing proposed legislation related to procurement.
• State Contracting Standards Board Appropriations: Establishes that appropriations for the State Contracting Standards Board will be based on estimates from the boards executive director and prohibits the Governor from reducing these allotments.
• State Contracting Standards Board Appropriations: This provision establishes that the appropriations for the State Contracting Standards Board will be based on estimates provided by the boards executive director, and prohibits the Governor from reducing these appropriations.
• State Contracting Standards Board Appropriations: This provision establishes the appropriations for the State Contracting Standards Board, mandating that the Governor cannot reduce the boards funding.
• State Contracting Standards Board Funding: Establishes the appropriations for the State Contracting Standards Board based on estimates from the boards executive director and prohibits the Governor from reducing these appropriations.
• Statement of Purpose: Clarifies the intent of the bill to enhance the authority of the State Contracting Standards Board and improve state contracting processes.

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This bill aims to reestablish the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, which is tasked with reviewing and auditing state agency programs. It also mandates the Auditors of Public Accounts to conduct performance audits and produce reports on state agencies efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance. The bill includes provisions for public hearings where findings and recommendations will be discussed.

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• Performance Audits by Auditors of Public Accounts: This provision requires the Auditors of Public Accounts to conduct performance audits of state agencies.
• Public Hearings on Audit Reports: The provision mandates the committee to hold public hearings on completed audit reports.
• Reestablishment of the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee: The provision reestablishes the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee to audit state agency programs.

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• House - 4 - An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Office Of Inspector General.

Summary

This bill amends Title 29 of the Delaware Code to establish the Office of Inspector General, which will serve as an independent agency tasked with overseeing state agencies. It defines the offices purpose, powers, and responsibilities, and sets forth procedures for investigations, reporting, and ensuring confidentiality in complaints, thereby fostering public trust in government operations.

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• Access to state agencies and records: Grants the Inspector General access to state agency records necessary for investigations.
• Access to state agencies and records: This section grants the Inspector General access to necessary records and documents for investigations, including the authority to issue subpoenas.
• Confidentiality: Establishes confidentiality protocols for investigative records and the identity of complainants.
• Confidentiality: This section establishes the confidentiality of investigative records and the identity of complainants, ensuring protection of sensitive information.
• Definitions: Defines key terms used in the chapter, including Inspector General, state agency, and records.
• Definitions: This section provides definitions for key terms used throughout the chapter, including Inspector General, state agency, and business relationship.
• Effective Date and Review: This section states that the Act is effective immediately and mandates a review of the Office of Inspector General by the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee starting July 1, 2032.
• Exceptions: This section amends existing law to clarify that certain provisions regarding legal advice and representation do not apply to the Office of Inspector General and the State Public Integrity Commission.
• Inspector General; establishment: Establishes the Office of Inspector General as an independent agency and details the appointment process for the Inspector General.
• Inspector General; establishment: This section establishes the Office of Inspector General as an independent agency responsible for investigating state agencies for fraud and abuse.
• Inspector General; Selection Panel; confirmation: Describes the process for selecting and confirming the Inspector General, including the formation of a Selection Panel.
• Inspector General; Selection Panel; confirmation: This section describes the process for selecting and confirming the Inspector General, including the formation of a selection panel.
• Inspector General; term, compensation: Outlines the term length, reappointment process, and conditions under which the Inspector General can be removed from office.
• Inspector General; term, compensation: This section details the term length, reappointment process, and conditions under which the Inspector General can be removed from office.
• Investigative procedures: Describes the process for initiating investigations, handling complaints, and maintaining neutrality during investigations.
• Investigative procedures: This section outlines the procedures the Inspector General must follow when conducting investigations, including handling complaints and maintaining neutrality.
• Powers and duties: Details the powers and responsibilities of the Inspector General in investigating state agencies and managing complaints.
• Powers and duties: This section enumerates the powers and responsibilities of the Inspector General, including the authority to investigate and recommend actions based on findings.
• Purpose: Establishes the necessity of the Office of Inspector General to prevent fraud and enhance public trust in state government.
• Purpose: This section outlines the purpose of establishing the Office of Inspector General, emphasizing the need for oversight and accountability in state government to maintain public trust.
• Report: Mandates the Inspector General to produce an annual report detailing activities and investigations conducted.
• Report: This section mandates the Inspector General to produce an annual report detailing the activities and investigations conducted during the year.
• Report Submission: This section requires the JLOSC to compile and submit a report with findings and recommendations regarding the Office of Inspector General to various stakeholders after the review.

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• House - 1325 - Succession To Office Of Governor, Auditing, And Government Efficiency
• House - 1461 - Industries And Professional Activities
• House - 433 - Administrative Procedures
• Senate - 166 - Administrative Efficiency In Public Schools

Summary

House Joint Resolution 1325 proposes significant amendments to the Florida State Constitution, including the repeal of the Lieutenant Governors office and the Government Efficiency Task Force. It seeks to create a new position of Commissioner of Government Efficiency, revise the processes for government auditing and efficiency, and adjust the succession protocol for the Governors office in cases of vacancy or impeachment. The changes will be submitted for voter approval in upcoming elections.

Key Sections

• Amendments to Various Constitutional Sections: This provision includes amendments to Section 2 of Article II, Section 17 of Article III, and Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Article IV, as well as Section 4 of Article VI, to refine the structure and operations of Floridas government.
• Ballot Question for Repeal of Commissioner Office: This provision mandates that a ballot question be submitted to the electorate regarding the potential repeal of the Commissioner of Government Efficiency office during a specified election year.
• Budget Stabilization Fund: Details the requirements for maintaining a budget stabilization fund to address revenue shortfalls.
• Budget Stabilization Fund: Establishes a fund to stabilize the budget and outlines conditions for its use.
• Creation of Commissioner of Government Efficiency: This provision establishes a new office, the Commissioner of Government Efficiency, as a Cabinet officer, tasked with overseeing government efficiency initiatives.
• Impeachment: Details the impeachment process for state officers and the roles of the House and Senate in this process.
• Impeachment: Outlines the impeachment process for state officials, including the roles of the House of Representatives and Senate.
• Legislature Members and Officers: Details the structure and election of legislative officers and the appointment of an auditor by the legislature.
• Legislature Membership and Officers: Outlines the legislatures authority to judge its members qualifications and the election of its officers.
• Long-Range State Planning: Mandates the creation of a long-range state planning document and biennial reviews by the governor.
• Long-Range State Planning: Mandates the creation of a long-range state planning document and regular updates.
• Repeal of Lieutenant Governor and Government Efficiency Task Force: This provision proposes the repeal of Section 2 of Article IV, which establishes the office of the Lieutenant Governor, and subsection (i) of Section 19 of Article III, which pertains to the Government Efficiency Task Force.
• Seat of Government: Defines Tallahassee as the seat of government and allows the governor to relocate it during emergencies.
• Seat of Government: Defines Tallahassee as the seat of government for Florida, allowing for temporary relocation during emergencies.
• State Budgeting, Planning and Appropriations Processes: Establishes rules for state budget processes, including requirements for legislative budget requests and appropriations.
• State Budgeting, Planning and Appropriations Processes: Establishes rules for the state budgeting process, including requirements for legislative budget requests and appropriations.
• Succession to the Office of Governor: This provision revises the rules regarding succession to the Governors office in the event of a vacancy, impeachment, or incapacity.
• Trust Funds: Regulates the creation and termination of trust funds in Florida.
• Trust Funds: Sets conditions for creating and terminating trust funds and specifies exceptions.

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CS/HB 1461 introduces significant changes to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation by renaming, removing, and redesignating various boards and councils. It also modifies licensing authority, removes certain continuing education requirements, and updates application processes for various professions, including engineering, accounting, and cosmetology. The bill seeks to enhance efficiency and reduce regulatory burdens on professionals while ensuring compliance with updated standards.

Key Sections

• Amendments to Licensing and Regulation: The bill amends various sections to revise licensing requirements, including background checks for cosmetology licenses and the establishment of online accounts for applicants.
• Amendments to Specific Statutes: The bill amends various statutes to revise requirements for licensing in fields such as engineering, accounting, and cosmetology, including changes to application processes and educational requirements.
• Background Check Requirements: The bill establishes requirements for background checks for cosmetology license applicants, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Changes to Continuing Education: This provision revises the continuing education requirements for certain professions, specifically targeting interior designers and other regulated entities.
• Elevator Accessibility Standards: The bill revises the requirements for elevator accessibility for individuals with physical disabilities, ensuring compliance with modern standards.
• Landscape Irrigation Permit Exceptions: The bill provides exceptions to the permit requirements for certain landscape irrigation water users, aiming to simplify compliance for these users.
• Licensing Authority Changes: The bill grants the Department of Business and Professional Regulation direct licensing authority, eliminating the need for certain boards to issue licenses.
• Mobile Barbershop Regulations: The bill establishes regulations for mobile barbershops, including licensing requirements and operational standards to ensure compliance with health and safety laws.
• Mobile Barbershop Regulations: The bill introduces regulations for mobile barbershops, requiring them to comply with the same operational standards as fixed-location barbershops.
• Renaming and Reorganization of Boards: The bill renames, removes, and redesignates several boards, commissions, and councils within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, streamlining their functions and locations.
• Repeal of Obsolete Statutes: The bill repeals numerous statutes related to various professional boards and regulatory requirements that are now deemed unnecessary or redundant.
• Repeal of Outdated Statutes: The bill repeals several statutes that are deemed outdated or unnecessary, affecting various boards including those for employee leasing companies, barbers, cosmetologists, and interior designers.

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HB 433 amends various sections of the Florida Statutes related to administrative procedures, particularly concerning the rulemaking process. It introduces definitions for repromulgation and technical change, mandates agencies to follow specific timelines for rule development and notice, and requires the publication of statements of estimated regulatory costs. The bill also outlines procedures for emergency rules and the incorporation of materials by reference, aiming to improve transparency and efficiency in regulatory processes.

Key Sections

• Annual Regulatory Plans: This section requires agencies to list planned rule developments and repromulgations in their annual regulatory plans.
• Annual Reporting and Rule Review: Mandates agencies to submit annual reports on rule reviews and outlines a schedule for ongoing rule assessments.
• Definition of Technical Change: Introduces a definition for technical change as corrections that do not affect the substance of rules or regulatory costs.
• Definitions: This section defines key terms relevant to the bill, specifically repromulgation and technical change.
• Emergency Rules: Sets forth conditions under which agencies may adopt emergency rules and the requirements for their publication and renewal.
• Emergency Rules: This section specifies the conditions under which emergency rules may be adopted, their publication requirements, and limitations on their duration.
• General Provisions for Rulemaking: This section outlines the general provisions applicable to rulemaking, emphasizing the need for proper notice and procedures for incorporating materials by reference.
• Holistic Review of Permitting Processes: This section mandates a comprehensive review of certain permitting processes by the Department of Environmental Protection and water management districts.
• Incorporation of Materials by Reference: Establishes conditions under which materials can be incorporated by reference in agency rules, focusing on public accessibility and electronic formats.
• Jury Duty Exemption: Individuals cannot be denied benefits while serving jury duty.
• Reemployment Services Exemption: Work search requirements do not apply to individuals participating in reemployment services.
• Regulatory Alternatives: This section requires agencies to consider lower cost regulatory alternatives and provides guidelines for their proposal and evaluation.
• Regulatory Cost Assessment: Requires agencies to calculate and report estimated regulatory costs and provide public access to these assessments.
• Rule Development Notice Requirements: Agencies must publish a notice of rule development within a specified timeframe after legislative enactments that require rulemaking.
• Rulemaking Authority and Expiration: Prohibits rules from automatically expiring unless expressly authorized by law.
• Small County Work Search Requirement: In small counties, claimants must contact at least three prospective employers each week.
• Temporary Layoff Exemption: Work search requirements do not apply to those unemployed due to temporary layoffs or those on short-time compensation.
• Training Eligibility: Individuals in training approved by the department are eligible for benefits without being penalized for not seeking work.
• Union Hiring Hall Reporting: Union members can meet work search requirements by reporting to their union hiring hall.

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This bill introduces amendments to multiple sections of Florida Statutes to streamline processes for district school boards, reduce certain reporting requirements, and clarify the roles and responsibilities of educational entities. Key changes include exemptions from rule adoption requirements for district school boards, modifications to the duties of the State Board of Education, and adjustments to requirements for student assessments and school financial reporting.

Key Sections

• Accountability Plans: The requirement for district school boards to provide an accountability plan to the Commissioner of Education is deleted.
• Allocations from Public Education Capital Outlay Fund: Revisions are made to determinations of allocations from the Public Education Capital Outlay and Debt Service Trust Fund.
• Annual Notification to Superintendents: The Department of Education must inform district superintendents annually about their ability to petition for declaratory statements.
• Architect Requirement for Plans: Florida College System and state university boards must use an architect for certain plans.
• Assessment Schedule Notification: The Commissioner of Education must notify school districts of the assessment schedule.
• Budget Posting Requirements: The requirement for district school board budgets to include graphical representations is deleted.
• Charter School Monitoring: Charter schools are required to respond to monitoring questions from the Department of Education.
• Consultation and Technical Assistance: Schools must consult with regional and state personnel for technical assistance and evaluation of local programs.
• Continuous Evaluation of Learning Programs: Ongoing evaluation of professional learning programs is necessary to identify effective practices.
• Distance Learning Delivery: Professional learning should be delivered via distance learning and technology to broaden reach and reduce costs.
• District Educational Facilities Plan: Requirements for submitting a district educational facilities plan are revised.
• Duties of the State Board of Education: The State Board of Education is tasked with adopting cohesive rules within statutory authority as provided by law.
• Duties of the State Board of Education: The State Board of Educations duty to adopt cohesive rules is clarified.
• Educational Facilities Plan Requirements: Requirements for an educational facilities plan and duties of the Office of Educational Facilities are revised.
• Educator Certification Requirements: Requirements for demonstrating mastery of general knowledge for educator certification are specified.
• Exemption from Rule Requirements: District school boards are exempt from certain requirements for rule adoption when making and adopting rules with public input at a public meeting.
• Exemption from Rule Requirements: District school boards are exempt from certain rule-adoption requirements when making rules with public input.
• Financial Obligations for Facilities: The types of facilities for which district school boards may incur financial obligations are revised.
• Financial Procedures of District School Boards: The bill revises the powers and duties of district school boards regarding financial procedures to ensure adequate educational facilities.
• Full-time Equivalent Bonuses: The requirement that bonuses be paid only to teachers employed when calculated is deleted.
• High School Diploma Assessments: Revisions are made to the assessment requirements for earning a high school diploma.
• IEP Development Timeline: The timeframe for developing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) after a parents request is revised.
• Informing District Superintendents: The Department of Education must annually inform district school superintendents about their ability to petition for a declaratory statement regarding statutory or rule applicability.
• Inservice Activities for Administrators: Inservice activities for school administrators must align with state educational leadership standards.
• Instructional Contracts for Innovation Schools: Innovation schools of technology must comply with specific provisions regarding multiyear contracts.
• Instructional Materials Purchase Timeline: The timeframe for purchasing instructional materials is revised.
• Instructional Multiyear Contracts: Definitions and requirements for instructional multiyear contracts are established.
• Interdisciplinary Planning and Instruction: Emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and alignment of curriculum with state standards.
• Internal Auditor Requirement: The requirement for district school boards to employ an internal auditor under certain circumstances is deleted.
• Length of School Terms: Circumstances under which the State Board of Education may alter school term lengths are revised.
• List of Statutory Requirements: The Department of Education is required to maintain and provide a list of statutory and rule requirements to school districts.
• Maintenance of Requirement Lists: The Department of Education is required to maintain and provide a list of all statutory and rule requirements related to district school board actions.
• Performance Evaluations: Procedures for performance evaluations established by the district school superintendent must be approved by the district school board.
• Principal Autonomy Program Initiative: Schools in the Principal Autonomy Program must comply with provisions regarding multiyear contracts.
• Professional Certificate Validity: The validity period and renewal requirements for professional certificates are revised.
• Professional Learning Plans: Professional learning plans must be data-driven, linked to student performance, and include measurable objectives and evaluations.
• Promotion to Grade 4: An additional good cause exemption for student promotion to grade 4 is provided.
• Recruitment of Instructional Personnel: Schools are prohibited from using a specific parameter as the sole factor for recruiting instructional personnel.
• Revenue Use for Purchases: Revisions are made regarding the types of vehicles and facilities payments that may be made from specified revenue.
• Salary Schedules for Instructional Personnel: Requirements for advanced degrees used to set salary schedules for instructional personnel are provided.
• School Accountability Reports: The Department of Education must produce and make available reports related to school accountability.
• School Capacity Determination: The frequency of school capacity updates by districts or charter schools is revised.
• School Financial Report: The requirement to include a school financial report in the student handbook is removed.
• Student Absences: District school boards are authorized to determine the timeframe for addressing student absences.
• Student Online Personal Information Protection: Provisions regarding student online personal information protection do not impose requirements for K-12 schools.
• Teacher Apprenticeship Program: Eligibility requirements for the Teacher Apprenticeship Program are revised.
• Title I Fund Allocations: A requirement related to Title I fund allocations to schools is deleted.
• Training for Reading Coaches and Teachers: Training is required for educators in identifying reading difficulties and effective instructional techniques.
• Transfer Student Requirements: Requirements for students transferring into public high schools are revised.
• Use of Sale Proceeds: Proceeds from sales or leases of property must be used for specified purposes by boards of trustees.
• Voluntary Prekindergarten Attendance Policies: Revisions are made to attendance policies for Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Programs.

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• House - 949 - Trump, President Donald; Elon Musk; Creation Of The Department Of Government Efficiency; Commend

Summary

House Resolution 949 acknowledges the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency, highlighting the collaborative efforts of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The resolution emphasizes the importance of streamlining federal operations, reducing waste, and enhancing productivity while ensuring accountability and transparency in government spending. It encourages ongoing public-private partnerships to further these goals.

Key Sections

• Commendation of Leadership: This provision commends President Donald Trump for his leadership in initiating efforts to improve government operations and reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies.
• Encouragement of Collaboration: This provision encourages further collaboration between public and private sectors to achieve a more efficient government.
• Recognition of Innovation: This provision recognizes Elon Musk for his contributions of technological insights and expertise that aid in transforming government efficiency.
• Support for Government Modernization: This provision expresses support for the ongoing efforts to streamline government functions and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy.

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• Senate - 165 - Department Of Government Efficiency; Fiscal Responsibility
• Senate - 169 - Department Of Government Efficiency; Fiscal Responsibility
• Senate - 418 - Ag; Regulatory Review Program; Hawaii Administrative Rules; State Agencies; Reports; Rules; Appropriations
• Senate - 487 - Government Efficiency; Regulations; Ai; Lrb; Appropriation

Summary

This resolution urges the Hawaii State Legislature to create a State Department of Government Efficiency in response to public sentiment favoring scrutiny of government expenditures and a desire to minimize wasteful spending. The resolution highlights the need for careful financial management in light of projected tax cuts and emphasizes the importance of ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used effectively.

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• Establishment of Department: This provision calls for the establishment of a State Department of Government Efficiency to oversee and investigate government spending.

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This resolution highlights the need for a thorough examination of government expenditures in Hawaii, as a significant majority of voters support reducing spending rather than increasing taxes. With projected state income tax cuts leading to substantial revenue losses, the resolution calls for a dedicated department to oversee and promote government efficiency in managing taxpayer dollars.

Key Sections

• Establishment of a State Department: Urges the creation of a State Department of Government Efficiency to oversee government spending.
• Financial Implications: Notes the projected $5.6 billion revenue loss from tax cuts by 2031, emphasizing careful fund management.
• Historical Context: Mentions past instances of inefficient fund usage by the state government, justifying the need for a dedicated department.
• Voter Support for Government Efficiency: References a poll indicating that a significant majority of voters believe in the necessity of examining government expenditures and favoring spending cuts.

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This bill establishes a program overseen by the Department of the Attorney General to periodically review all administrative rules adopted by state agencies. It mandates that each agency reviews at least 20% of its rules annually, allowing for the identification and repeal of outdated or unnecessary regulations. The program seeks to streamline rules, improve clarity, and ensure compliance with statutory authority. Additionally, the bill requires annual reporting and public input in the review process, along with appropriations for its implementation.

Key Sections

• Annual Reporting Requirements: Each state agency must submit an annual report summarizing the rules reviewed, recommendations for each rule, and justifications for those recommendations.
• Appropriation of Funds: The bill appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the regulatory review program for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
• Effective Date: This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2525.
• Establishment of Regulatory Review Program: The Department of the Attorney General is tasked with implementing and overseeing a regulatory review program for evaluating all administrative rules.
• Noncompliance Notification: The Department of the Attorney General must notify the governor and legislature of any noncompliance with the Act by state agencies.
• Rule Adoption for Implementation: The Department of the Attorney General shall adopt rules to implement the regulatory review program as established in this Act.
• Stakeholder and Public Input: The Department of the Attorney General is required to seek input from stakeholders and the general public during the review process.

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This bill appropriates funds for the legislative reference bureau to procure an AI tool that will analyze the Hawaii Revised Statutes and Hawaii Administrative Rules. The goal is to identify provisions that are obsolete, duplicative, or inconsistent with existing laws. The bureau will report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by a specified deadline.

Key Sections

• Appropriation of Funds: This section appropriates funds from the state general revenues for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for the procurement of AI software and services.
• Effective Date: This section states that the Act will take effect upon approval.
• Purpose of the Act: The Acts purpose is to provide funding for an AI tool to analyze and streamline state laws and regulations.
• Reporting Requirements: The legislative reference bureau is required to submit a report regarding its findings and recommendations to the legislature.

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• House - 364 - Doge Task Force
• House - 413 - State Employee Reduction, Travel
• House - 470 - State Personnel, Reduction, Travel

Summary

This bill proposes the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency Legislative Task Force (DOGE) within Idahos government. The task force will consist of nine legislative members tasked with reviewing agency functions, regulatory processes, and budget authority to promote effective governance. The bill outlines the structure, membership, and responsibilities of the task force, including the establishment of subgroups focused on regulatory accountability, budget accountability, and government operations. The task force will operate until November 30, 2029, with a sunset provision included.

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• Establishment of the DOGE Task Force: This provision establishes the Department of Government Efficiency Legislative Task Force to enhance governance efficiency in Idaho.
• Subgroups and Their Focus Areas: This provision allows the task force to create subgroups focused on regulatory accountability, budget accountability, and government operations.
• Task Force Duration and Dissolution: This provision specifies the operational period of the task force and its eventual dissolution.
• Task Force Leadership and Meetings: This provision outlines the leadership structure, meeting requirements, and compensation for task force members.

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This bill introduces the Idaho Personnel Reduction Act, which mandates state departments to identify and eliminate vacant full-time equivalent positions that have been unfilled for over 180 days. Additionally, it requires detailed reporting of state employee travel expenses to ensure transparency and accountability in government spending.

Key Sections

• Idaho Personnel Reduction Act: This provision establishes the Idaho Personnel Reduction Act, requiring state departments to identify and eliminate long-term vacant positions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Reporting of Idaho State Employee Travel Expenses: This provision mandates state departments to report detailed travel expenses for the previous fiscal year as part of their annual budget submissions, aiming to identify and eliminate waste in travel spending.

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This bill introduces two new sections to Idaho Code: the Idaho Personnel Reduction Act, which mandates annual reporting of vacant full-time equivalent positions in state departments, and a section on reporting state employee travel expenses. The goal is to identify and eliminate wasteful spending in government to save taxpayer dollars and increase public trust in government operations.

Key Sections

• Idaho Personnel Reduction Act: This section establishes the Idaho Personnel Reduction Act, requiring state departments to report on vacant full-time equivalent positions that have been unfilled for over a year and to provide detailed information about these vacancies.
• Reporting of Idaho State Employee Travel Expenses: This section mandates state departments to report on travel expenses incurred by state employees in the preceding fiscal year, detailing the nature and costs of these expenses to identify potential waste.

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• House - 1266 - Auditor General-Doge Act
• House - 1937 - Apa-Survey
• Senate - 2619 - Dept Of Government Efficiency

Summary

This bill creates the Department of Government Efficiency within the Office of the Auditor General. It aims to improve the efficiency of state government operations by advising policymakers on regulatory rescissions, administrative reductions, and cost savings. The department will be overseen by a Board of Directors, which includes the Auditor General and other appointed members, and will issue reports to the Governor and General Assembly regarding its findings and recommendations.

Key Sections

• Amendments to the Illinois State Auditing Act: This section amends the Illinois State Auditing Act to allow the Auditor General to consult with the newly established Department regarding audits and investigations.
• Board of Directors: This section describes the structure of the Board of Directors that will lead the Department, including the appointment process, terms, and responsibilities of its members.
• Department of Government Efficiency: This section establishes the Department of Government Efficiency, detailing its advisory role to state leaders on regulatory and administrative matters to improve efficiency and cost savings.
• Findings and Purpose: This section outlines the findings of the General Assembly regarding inefficiencies within the Illinois government and establishes the purpose of creating the Department of Government Efficiency to address these issues.
• Members: This section allows the Board to appoint members with expertise in various fields to assist in the departments functions and outlines their roles and compensation.
• Powers; Audits and Investigations; Rulemaking: This section grants the Department the power to request information from state agencies and advises the Auditor General on audits and investigations, also allowing the Department to adopt rules.
• Reports: This section mandates the Department to issue quarterly reports to the Governor and General Assembly, identifying issues and making recommendations based on its findings.

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This bill amends the Illinois State Auditing Act and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to require the Auditor General to conduct a comprehensive survey of the Illinois Administrative Code. The survey will identify the number of mandates and restrictions affecting the private sector and local governments. Following the survey, state agencies will be required to report on their findings and take action to reduce the total number of mandates to a specified limit. The bill also allows the use of artificial intelligence to assist in these tasks.

Key Sections

• Follow-Up Reporting by State Agencies: State agencies must submit follow-up reports acknowledging the findings of the Auditor Generals survey.
• Oversight by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules: The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules will oversee the implementation of the requirements and report on progress.
• Reduction of Mandates and Restrictions: State agencies are required to adopt, amend, or repeal rules to reduce mandates and restrictions to a specified limit.
• Survey of the Illinois Administrative Code: The Auditor General is required to survey the Illinois Administrative Code to identify mandates and restrictions affecting the private sector and local governments.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence: The bill permits the use of artificial intelligence in various processes related to the survey and reporting.

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The Department of Government Efficiency Act establishes a new department tasked with overseeing and improving the efficiency of State government operations. The Act mandates annual audits of State agencies, the establishment of performance indicators, and the consolidation of overlapping programs. It also emphasizes the need for technological advancements to improve transparency and streamline operations. The Act seeks to eliminate programs that prioritize ideology over taxpayer benefits and aims to restore public trust in government by focusing on accountability and efficiency.

Key Sections

• Effective Date: States that the Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
• Establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency: This provision establishes the Department of Government Efficiency to oversee State agencies operations and recommend improvements.
• Implementation Timeline: Sets the timeline for the Departments operational commencement and reporting requirements to the General Assembly.
• Leadership: Defines the leadership structure of the Department, consisting of six voting members appointed by various political leaders, including an honorary advisory member.
• Mission: Outlines the mission of the Department, focusing on serving taxpayers, eliminating waste, and combating ideological indoctrination in government.
• Powers and duties: Details the powers and duties of the Department, including conducting audits, recommending program repeals, establishing performance indicators, consolidating services, and implementing technology solutions.

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• Senate - 417 - Inspector General Government Efficiency Report.
• Senate - 5 - State Fiscal And Contracting Matters.

Summary

Senate Bill No. 417 mandates the inspector general to prepare an annual list of all executive boards, committees, and commissions starting in 2026, and to conduct efficiency reviews of at least 25% of these entities from 2027 onward. The results of these reviews will be reported to the legislative council, promoting transparency and efficiency in state government operations.

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• Annual Reports: This provision requires the inspector general to submit an annual report detailing activities and findings from efficiency reviews to the legislative council.
• Efficiency Review Criteria: Details the criteria for conducting efficiency reviews of commissions, focusing on their effectiveness, necessity, and financial implications.
• Inspector Generals Responsibilities: This provision outlines the responsibilities of the inspector general, including the initiation and coordination of investigations, receiving complaints, and conducting efficiency reviews.

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Senate Bill No. 5 addresses various state fiscal and contracting matters, allowing state agencies to utilize artificial intelligence for budget projections. It mandates agencies to report to the budget committee before submitting federal fund requests that require state matching funds. The bill also requires quarterly reports on active contracts, reauthorization of long-vacant positions, and transparency in state contracts. Additionally, it prohibits nonpublic contracts and ensures all contract opportunities are publicly posted.

Key Sections

• Allotment System Administration: Amends the allotment system for state agencies to ensure proper management of appropriations and expenditures.
• Allotment System Administration: This provision outlines the procedures for the allotment of state funds and the responsibilities of the budget director.
• Audit Requirements: This provision establishes the requirements for auditing public funds, including the frequency and scope of audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Budget Allotment System: Amends existing provisions on the allotment system, detailing how state agencies must request and manage appropriations for expenditure.
• Budget Allotment System: Amends existing regulations governing the allotment of state funds, detailing the process for requesting and approving budget allotments by state agencies.
• Civil Service Classification: This section details the responsibilities of the director in classifying state civil service positions.
• Contract Amendments Reporting: Requires state agencies to report to the budget committee on contract amendments that significantly increase contract amounts or extend terms.
• Contract Language Development: Requires the department of administration to develop specific contract language for contracts of $500,000 or more.
• Contract Management and Reporting: Establishes requirements for state agencies to report contracts and amendments to the budget committee and mandates posting contract opportunities publicly.
• Contract Opportunity Posting: All state agency contract opportunities must be publicly posted at least 30 days before awarding the contract.
• Contract Reporting for Transparency: Mandates state agencies to report contracts for inclusion on the Indiana transparency website within 30 days of execution, ensuring contracts are electronically downloadable.
• Contract Reporting Requirements: Mandates that state agencies provide timely reports of all contracts exceeding $500,000 to ensure transparency and accountability in state expenditures.
• Contract Transparency: Agencies must submit executed contracts to the Indiana transparency website within 30 days and provide quarterly reports on active contracts.
• Contract Transparency: Requires state agencies to provide executed contracts for inclusion in the Indiana transparency website within 30 days and to report on active contracts quarterly.
• Contract Transparency and Reporting: State agencies are required to submit contracts for public transparency and provide quarterly reports on active contracts.
• Contract Transparency Requirements: Mandates that contracts executed by state agencies be posted on the Indiana transparency website within 30 days and be available in an accessible format.
• Contract Transparency Requirements: Mandates that state agencies submit contracts for publication on the Indiana transparency website within 30 days of execution, ensuring they are accessible and downloadable.
• Employee Position Authorization: Details the process for reviewing and authorizing state agency employee positions, especially those that have been vacant for an extended period.
• Federal Funds Requests: Establishes a framework for state agencies to request new federal funds, requiring budget committee review if state matching funds are needed.
• Federal Funds Requests: Establishes a new chapter detailing the processes state agencies must follow to request new federal funds and participate in federal programs, including reporting requirements and conditions for acceptance.
• Federal Funds Requests: Establishes a new chapter detailing the process for state agencies to request new federal funds, including reporting requirements and conditions for acceptance.
• Federal Funds Requests: Establishes a new chapter outlining the process and requirements for state agencies to request new federal funds, including reporting obligations and restrictions on accepting certain federal funds.
• Federal Funds Requests: Mandates state agencies to report new federal fund requests to the budget committee and prohibits acceptance of funds requiring state matches without prior review.
• Federal Funds Requests: This section establishes requirements for state agencies concerning requests for new federal funds, including definitions and reporting obligations.
• Federal Funds Requests Reporting: Requires state agencies to report new federal fund requests to the budget committee and obtain review before accepting federal funds that require state matching.
• Federal Funds Requests Reporting: Requires state agencies to report new federal funds requests to the budget committee quarterly and prohibits acceptance of federal funds without review.
• Financial Officer Responsibilities: This provision details the duties and responsibilities of financial officers in managing public funds, including oversight, reporting, and compliance with financial regulations.
• Fiscal Integrity and Contract Accountability: Introduces a new article focused on fiscal integrity and accountability for contracts, outlining definitions and reporting requirements for contracts over $500,000.
• Fiscal Integrity and Contract Accountability: Introduces a new article focused on fiscal integrity and accountability in state contracts, including reporting requirements for contracts exceeding $500,000.
• Fiscal Integrity and Contract Accountability: Introduces a new article on fiscal integrity, requiring state agencies to report on contracts exceeding $500,000.
• Fiscal Integrity and Contract Accountability: This article establishes reporting requirements for state agency contracts with a maximum amount of $500,000.
• Medicaid Program Oversight: Requires specific oversight measures for the Medicaid program, including monthly reporting on service utilization and financial reports.
• Medicaid Program Oversight: The offices of family and social services and Medicaid policy must review utilization reports and publicly post financial reports.
• Monthly Medicaid Program Reports: Obligates specific offices to review Medicaid program utilization and publicly post financial reports and commentary monthly.
• Prohibition of Nonpublic Contracts: Prohibits state agencies from entering into nonpublic contracts.
• Prohibition of Nonpublic Contracts: State agencies are prohibited from entering into nonpublic contracts, ensuring all contract opportunities are posted publicly.
• Public Posting of Contract Opportunities: Mandates that all contract opportunities be publicly posted at least 30 days before the contract award.
• Reporting on Federal Funds Requests: State agencies must report to the budget committee on requests for new federal funds and cannot accept such funds without prior review.
• Reporting Requirements for Federal Funds: State agencies must report to the budget committee on new federal fund requests quarterly.
• Review of Vacant Positions: Mandates the budget director to review permanent full-time positions that have been vacant for 90 days or more and either reauthorize or eliminate them.
• Review of Vacant Positions: Permanent full-time positions vacant for 90 days or more must be reviewed by the budget director for reauthorization or elimination.
• Review of Vacant Positions: Permanent full-time positions vacant for over 90 days must be reviewed for reauthorization or elimination by the budget director.
• Review of Vacant Positions: Requires review and reauthorization or elimination of permanent full-time positions that have been vacant for 90 days or more by the budget director.
• Review of Vacant Positions: Requires review of permanent full-time positions vacant for 90 days or more, with options for reauthorization or elimination.
• State Civil Service Position Management: Updates the classification and management of positions within the state civil service, including reviews of vacant positions.
• Transparency in Contracts: This section mandates state agencies to submit contracts for public transparency within 30 days of execution.
• Transparency in Medicaid Program: Mandates the office of family and social services to review Medicaid service utilization and publicly post financial reports.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence: Allows state agencies to use artificial intelligence software for preparing required statements and budget projections.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence: Allows state agencies to utilize artificial intelligence software for preparing budget information and projections.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence: Allows state agencies to utilize artificial intelligence software for preparing required statements and budget projections.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence: This provision allows state agencies to use artificial intelligence software for preparing required statements and budget projections.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence for Budget Preparation: State agencies are permitted to use artificial intelligence software to prepare budget statements and projections.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence in Budget Preparation: Allows state agencies to use artificial intelligence software to prepare budget statements and projections.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence in Budget Preparation: Allows state agencies to utilize artificial intelligence software for preparing budget information and projections.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence in Budget Preparation: State agencies are permitted to use artificial intelligence software to prepare budget statements and projections.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence in Budget Projections: Allows state agencies to utilize artificial intelligence software for preparing budget projections and required statements.

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• House - 325 - Concerning Combined Services Of Governmental Units.
• House - 719 - Requiring The Department Of Revenue To Issue A Request For Proposals To Study Local Taxing Authority Processes And Procedures.
• House - 720 - Concerning Combined Services Of Governmental Units.
• Senate - 1126 - Relating To Statutory Corrections Which May Adjust Language To Reflect Current Practices, Insert Earlier Omissions, Delete Redundancies And Inaccuracies, Resolve Inconsistencies And Conflicts, Remove Ambiguities, And Provide For Code Editor Directives.
• Senate - 396 - Relating To Statutory Corrections Which May Adjust Language To Reflect Current Practices, Insert Earlier Omissions, Delete Redundancies And Inaccuracies, Resolve Inconsistencies And Conflicts, Remove Ambiguities, And Provide For Code Editor Directives.

Summary

House Study Bill 325 allows two or more governmental units within Iowa to enter into joint agreements to combine their services related to tax levying, collection, and property assessment. This initiative is intended to promote cost savings and operational efficiency among political subdivisions such as counties, cities, school districts, and townships.

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• Joint Taxing Authorities: This provision allows governmental units to enter into agreements to combine their services related to tax assessment, levy, and collection.

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House File 719 requires the Iowa Department of Revenue to issue a request for proposals to hire a private entity for a study on local taxing authorities. This study is intended to identify the most efficient and cost-effective methods for these authorities to levy and collect taxes, as well as assess property values. The bill outlines the timeline for issuing the proposals, executing a contract, and submitting a report to the General Assembly.

Key Sections

• Department of Revenue - Local Taxing Authorities - Request for Proposals: The Department of Revenue must issue a request for proposals to study local taxing authorities to find efficient tax collection and assessment methods.
• Implementation of Act: This section clarifies the applicability of state mandates related to the bill.

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House File 720 enables two or more governmental units in Iowa, such as counties, cities, school districts, or townships, to combine their services and authority related to tax levying, collection, and property assessment. This collaboration is facilitated through a joint agreement under Code chapter 28E, aimed at promoting cost savings and operational efficiency.

Key Sections

• Joint taxing authorities: This section allows multiple governmental units to enter into agreements to combine their tax-related services and authorities.

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House File 381 introduces amendments to various sections of the Iowa Code to correct language, resolve inconsistencies, and ensure that definitions and references are accurate and up-to-date. The bill aims to streamline the legal framework and eliminate redundancies, thereby enhancing the overall clarity and functionality of the Code.

Key Sections

• Agency Records Classification: Amends Section 8E.209 to outline responsibilities of agencies in classifying records and data.
• Alcoholic Beverage Regulations: Amends regulations on the sale of alcohol in Section 123.30.
• Amendment of Section 10A.506: Allows licensing boards to adopt standards by reference without posting if accessible online.
• Amendment of Section 10A.511: Clarifies the duties of the director related to fire control.
• Amendment of Section 123.30: Updates regulations on beer sales by alcohol licensees.
• Amendment of Section 123.44: Prohibits the giveaway of alcoholic liquor by manufacturers or brokers.
• Amendment of Section 15.412: Establishes an innovation and commercialization development fund.
• Amendment of Section 25.8: Clarifies the process for presenting claims against the state.
• Amendment of Section 28E.7: States that agreements do not relieve public agencies of legal obligations.
• Amendment of Section 28E.9: Establishes that interstate agreements must be approved by the attorney general.
• Amendment of Section 68B.2: Defines official and state employee for clarity in governance.
• Amendment of Section 68B.22A: Requires reporting of gifts and bequests to the Iowa ethics board.
• Amendment of Section 68B.35: Outlines financial statement filing requirements for candidates.
• Amendment of Section 84A.21: Creates an Iowa student internship fund.
• Amendment of Section 8.76: Updates the definition section of Chapter 8 to clarify terminology.
• Amendment of Section 8.85: Defines cloud computing solutions with a reference to another section for consistency.
• Amendment of Section 8E.208: Mandates each agency to maintain critical performance data.
• Amendment of Section 8E.209: Outlines agency responsibilities for classifying records and data.
• Amendment of Section 96.7: Clarifies unemployment benefit charges to employer accounts.
• Amendment of Section 99G.11: Prohibits commission members from having interests in lottery contracts.
• Claims Against the State: Clarifies the process for claims against the state in Section 25.8.
• Cloud Computing Definition: Clarifies the definition of cloud computing solutions in Section 8.85.
• Data Management by Agencies: Requires each agency to maintain data critical for monitoring performance as per Section 8E.208.
• Definitions of Official and State Employee: Amends definitions of official and state employee in Section 68B.2.
• Directors Duties Related to Fire Control: Clarifies the duties of the director regarding fire control as per Section 10A.511.
• Employer Account Charges: Amends rules regarding charges to employer accounts in Section 96.7.
• Financial Statement Filing: Establishes filing requirements for candidates in Section 68B.35.
• General Definitions: Amends definitions in Section 8.76 to clarify terminology used throughout the chapter.
• Innovation Fund Creation: Establishes an innovation and commercialization development fund in Section 15.412.
• Interstate Agreement Status: Defines the status of interstate agreements as compacts in Section 28E.9.
• Iowa Student Internship Fund: Creates an Iowa student internship fund in Section 84A.21.
• Licensing Standards: Amends Section 10A.506 to allow licensing boards to adopt standards by reference.
• Lottery Commission Restrictions: Prohibits conflicts of interest for lottery commission members in Section 99G.11.
• Obligations of Public Agencies: Clarifies obligations of public agencies in agreements under Section 28E.7.
• Prohibition of Gifts in Alcohol Industry: Prohibits gifts from manufacturers or brokers in the alcohol industry in Section 123.44.
• Reporting of Gifts and Bequests: Requires reporting of gifts valued at $50 or more in Section 68B.22A.
• Section 10 Amendments: Defines the status of interstate agreements.
• Section 10 - Interstate Agreements: Establishes the status of agreements between public agencies as interstate compacts.
• Section 11 Amendments: Updates definitions related to official and state employee.
• Section 11 - Definitions of Official and State Employee: Amends definitions related to officials and state employees for clarity.
• Section 12 Amendments: Mandates reporting of gifts and bequests to the Iowa ethics board.
• Section 12 - Reporting Gifts: Requires reporting of gifts and bequests received by departments.
• Section 13 Amendments: Outlines filing requirements for financial statements by candidates.
• Section 13 - Financial Statements for Candidates: Details the requirements for candidates to file financial statements with the appropriate authorities.
• Section 14 Amendments: Creates an Iowa student internship fund.
• Section 14 - Student Internship Fund: Establishes an Iowa student internship fund under the department of workforce development.
• Section 15 Amendments: Clarifies employers account charges related to unemployment benefits.
• Section 15 - Unemployment Benefits: Clarifies conditions under which an employers account is charged for unemployment benefits.
• Section 16 Amendments: Prohibits conflicts of interest for lottery commission members.
• Section 16 - Lottery Commission Ethics: Prohibits commission members and employees from having business interests in lottery operations.
• Section 17 Amendments: Regulates beer sales by class B retail alcohol licensees.
• Section 17 - Beer Sales Regulations: Amends regulations regarding the sale of beer by retail alcohol licensees.
• Section 18 Amendments: Regulates beer sales by class E retail alcohol licensees.
• Section 18 - Class E License Beer Sales: Clarifies the conditions under which class E licensees can sell beer.
• Section 19 Amendments: Prohibits manufacturers or brokers from giving away alcoholic liquor.
• Section 19 - Prohibition on Gifts: Prohibits manufacturers or brokers from giving away alcoholic liquor in connection with their business.
• Section 1 Amendments: Amends the introductory paragraph of Section 8.76 to clarify its usage.
• Section 1 - Definition Clarification: Amends the definition section to clarify the context in which terms are used within the chapter.
• Section 2 Amendments: Defines cloud computing solutions by referencing Section 8.76.
• Section 2 - Cloud Computing Solutions: Updates the definition of cloud computing solutions to ensure consistency with other sections of the Code.
• Section 3 Amendments: Requires each agency to maintain data for performance metrics.
• Section 3 - Data Collection by Agencies: Mandates agencies to identify, collect, and maintain data critical for assessing their performance.
• Section 4 Amendments: Clarifies the responsibilities of agencies regarding records and data classification.
• Section 4 - Records and Data Management: Establishes responsibilities for agencies regarding the classification and safeguarding of records and data.
• Section 5 Amendments: Allows licensing boards to adopt standards by reference without posting them online if accessible elsewhere.
• Section 5 - Licensing Boards: Allows licensing boards to adopt standards by reference without posting them online if they are accessible at no cost.
• Section 6 Amendments: Outlines the duties of the director concerning fire control.
• Section 6 - Directors Duties: Clarifies the duties of the director related to fire control.
• Section 7 Amendments: Establishes an innovation and commercialization development fund.
• Section 7 - Innovation Fund: Creates an innovation and commercialization development fund under the authoritys control.
• Section 8 Amendments: Clarifies the process for claims against the state.
• Section 8 - Claims Against the State: Specifies that claims against the state must be presented to the state appeal board.
• Section 9 Amendments: Specifies obligations of public agencies under agreements.
• Section 9 - Obligations of Public Agencies: States that agreements do not relieve public agencies of their legal obligations.

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House Study Bill 115 seeks to amend various sections of the Iowa Code to ensure clarity and accuracy in statutory language. The bill addresses specific sections by correcting terms, updating definitions, and refining the language used in the Code to align with contemporary practices and eliminate confusion. It includes provisions for the responsibilities of agencies regarding data management, the classification of records, and the reporting of gifts, among other adjustments.

Key Sections

• Amendment to Section 10A.506: Allows licensing boards to adopt standards by reference without posting them online if they are accessible at no cost.
• Amendment to Section 10A.511: Updates the duties of the director relating to fire control.
• Amendment to Section 123.30: Updates regulations for the sale of beer by retail alcohol licensees.
• Amendment to Section 123.44: Prohibits manufacturers or brokers from giving away alcoholic liquor for business purposes except for testing.
• Amendment to Section 15.412: Creates an innovation and commercialization development fund under the authoritys control.
• Amendment to Section 25.8: Establishes the requirement for claims against the state to be presented before the state appeal board.
• Amendment to Section 28E.7: Clarifies that agreements do not relieve public agencies of legal obligations unless performed by a joint board.
• Amendment to Section 28E.9: States that agreements between public agencies of different states have the status of interstate compacts and must be approved by the attorney general.
• Amendment to Section 68B.2: Defines official and state employee for clarity in ethical regulations.
• Amendment to Section 68B.22A: Requires reporting of gifts and bequests received by state departments to the Iowa ethics board.
• Amendment to Section 68B.35: Establishes filing requirements for financial statements by candidates for state office.
• Amendment to Section 84A.21: Creates an Iowa student internship fund under the control of the department of workforce development.
• Amendment to Section 8.76: This provision updates the terminology used in the chapter to ensure clarity in its application.
• Amendment to Section 8.85: Defines cloud computing solutions and updates the reference to align with another section for consistency.
• Amendment to Section 8E.208: Mandates each agency to maintain data critical for monitoring and assessing their performance.
• Amendment to Section 8E.209: Clarifies the responsibilities of agencies in classifying and safeguarding records and data.
• Amendment to Section 96.7: Clarifies that certain unemployment benefits will not charge an employers account.
• Amendment to Section 99G.11: Prohibits commission members and employees from having interests in businesses contracting with the lottery.
• Section 10 Amendment: Clarifies the status of interstate agreements in Section 28E.9.
• Section 10 - Interstate Agreements: Defines the status of agreements between public agencies across state lines.
• Section 10: Interstate Agreements: Defines the status and approval process for interstate agreements.
• Section 11 Amendment: Updates definitions in Section 68B.2 regarding officials and state employees.
• Section 11: Definitions of Official and Employee: Updates definitions for official and state employee in the context of ethics.
• Section 11 - Definitions of Official and State Employee: Updates definitions related to officials and state employees.
• Section 12 Amendment: Amends Section 68B.22A regarding reporting of gifts and bequests.
• Section 12: Reporting Gifts: Mandates reporting of gifts valued over fifty dollars to the Iowa ethics board.
• Section 12 - Reporting Gifts and Bequests: Mandates reporting of gifts valued over fifty dollars to the Iowa ethics board.
• Section 13 Amendment: Amends Section 68B.35 regarding financial statement filing for candidates.
• Section 13: Financial Statements: Outlines requirements for candidates to file financial statements with the appropriate bodies.
• Section 13 - Financial Statements for Candidates: Requires candidates to file financial statements with appropriate authorities.
• Section 14 Amendment: Establishes the Iowa student internship fund in Section 84A.21.
• Section 14: Internship Fund: Establishes an Iowa student internship fund under the department of workforce development.
• Section 14 - Iowa Student Internship Fund: Establishes a fund for student internships under the department of workforce development.
• Section 15 Amendment: Amends Section 96.7 regarding employer account charges for unemployment benefits.
• Section 15 - Unemployment Benefits: Specifies conditions under which an employers account will not be charged for unemployment benefits.
• Section 15: Unemployment Benefits: Clarifies conditions under which an employers account is charged for unemployment benefits.
• Section 16 Amendment: Updates conflict of interest provisions in Section 99G.11 for lottery commission members.
• Section 16: Lottery Commission: Prohibits conflicts of interest for lottery commission members and employees regarding business interests.
• Section 16 - Lottery Commission Restrictions: Prohibits commission members from having interests in businesses contracting with the lottery.
• Section 17 - Alcohol License Sales: Details conditions under which a class B alcohol license can sell beer for resale.
• Section 17: Alcohol License Sales: Regulates sales of beer by retail alcohol licensees for resale.
• Section 17 Amendment: Amends Section 123.30 regarding beer sales by retail alcohol licensees.
• Section 18: Alcohol Sales Limits: Sets limits on beer sales by class E retail alcohol licensees.
• Section 18 Amendment: Clarifies conditions under which class E retail alcohol licensees can sell beer.
• Section 18 - Class E Alcohol License Sales: Similar to Section 17, specifies conditions for class E alcohol licensees.
• Section 19 Amendment: Prohibits manufacturers or brokers from giving away alcoholic liquor in Section 123.44.
• Section 19 - Prohibition of Gifts: Prohibits manufacturers or brokers from giving away alcoholic liquor except for testing purposes.
• Section 19: Prohibition on Gifts: Prohibits manufacturers or brokers from giving away alcoholic liquor except for sampling.
• Section 1 Amendment: Amends the language in Section 8.76 to clarify its application.
• Section 1 - Definitions: Amends the definition section to clarify terms used in the chapter.
• Section 1: Definitions: Amends the definition section to clarify the terminology used in the chapter.
• Section 2 Amendment: Clarifies the definition of cloud computing solutions in Section 8.85.
• Section 2: Cloud Computing: Clarifies the definition of cloud computing solutions by referencing another section.
• Section 2 - Cloud Computing Solutions: Clarifies the definition of cloud computing solutions by referencing another section.
• Section 3 Amendment: Updates Section 8E.208 to specify that agencies must maintain performance data.
• Section 3: Data Collection: Requires each agency to identify and maintain critical data for performance assessment.
• Section 3 - Data Collection by Agencies: Mandates each agency to maintain critical performance data.
• Section 4 Amendment: Updates Section 8E.209 regarding agency responsibility for records and data classification.
• Section 4 - Records and Data Management: Outlines responsibilities of agencies in classifying and safeguarding their records.
• Section 4: Records Management: Establishes agency responsibility for classifying records and data for safeguarding and accessibility.
• Section 5 Amendment: Amends Section 10A.506 to allow licensing boards to adopt standards by reference.
• Section 5 - Licensing Standards: Allows licensing boards to adopt standards by reference without posting them online if accessible elsewhere.
• Section 5: Licensing Standards: Allows licensing boards to adopt standards by reference without posting them online if accessible for free.
• Section 6 Amendment: Clarifies the duties of the director related to fire control in Section 10A.511.
• Section 6 - Duties of the Director: Clarifies the duties of the director related to fire control.
• Section 6: Fire Control Duties: Clarifies the duties of the director regarding fire control.
• Section 7 Amendment: Establishes the innovation and commercialization development fund in Section 15.412.
• Section 7 - Innovation Fund: Establishes an innovation and commercialization development fund.
• Section 7: Innovation Fund: Creates an innovation and commercialization development fund under the authoritys control.
• Section 8 Amendment: Amends Section 25.8 to clarify the presentation of claims against the state.
• Section 8 - Claims Against the State: Specifies that claims against the state must be presented to the state appeal board.
• Section 8: Claims Limitation: Specifies that claims against the state must be presented before the state appeal board.
• Section 9: Agency Obligations: States that agreements do not relieve public agencies of their legal obligations.
• Section 9 Amendment: Updates Section 28E.7 to clarify obligations of public agencies under agreements.
• Section 9 - Obligations of Public Agencies: States that agreements do not relieve public agencies of their legal obligations.

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• House - 2088 - Enacting The Fast-Track Permits Act To Require Local Governments To Meet Specified Deadlines For Issuing Building Permits And Other Required Approvals For Real Estate Development.
• House - 2217 - Expanding The Scope Of The Inspector General To Audit And Investigate All State Cash, Food Or Health Assistance Programs And Granting The Inspector General The Power To Subpoena, Administer Oaths And Execute Search Warrants Thereto.
• House - 2237 - Authorizing Hiring, Recruitment And Retention Bonuses In State Agencies Employee Award And Recognition Program, Increasing The Limitation On Such Award Or Bonus To $10,000, Eliminating The Secretary Of Administrations Authority To Adopt Rules And Regulations And Requiring Such Secretary To Submit An Annual Report To Certain Legislative Committees Concerning Such Awards And Bonuses.
• House - 2291 - Creating The Regulatory Relief Division Within The Office Of The Attorney General And Establishing The General Regulatory Sandbox Program To Waive Or Suspend Rules And Regulations For Program Participants.
• Senate - 99 - Requiring The Head Of Each State Agency To Certify The Number Of Full-Time Positions Paid From The State General Fund That Have Been Vacant For More Than 180 Calendar Days And Lapsing State General Fund Appropriations For Such Positions For Fiscal Year 2026.

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House Bill No. 2088 establishes the fast-track permits act, which requires local governments to meet specific deadlines for issuing building permits and other approvals for real estate development. It mandates that the Secretary of Health and Environment must issue decisions on stormwater discharge applications within 45 days. The bill aims to expedite the permitting process to foster economic development.

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• Amendments to Existing Laws: This section amends existing Kansas statutes to align with the provisions of the fast-track permits act.
• Amendments to Existing Laws: This section amends existing laws related to subdivision regulations and the approval process for plats.
• Amendments to Existing Laws: This section amends existing laws related to the submission and approval of subdivision plats, ensuring compliance with the fast-track permits act.
• Amendments to K.S.A. 12-752: This section amends existing laws related to subdivision regulations, requiring timely decisions on plats and ensuring compliance with the fast-track permits act.
• Amendments to K.S.A. 12-759: This section amends the law regarding zoning appeals, establishing requirements for the creation and operation of boards of zoning appeals.
• Application Process: This section details the process for local governments in handling applications for building permits, including timelines for approval or denial and requirements for incomplete applications.
• Application Processing: Local governments are required to process applications within specified timeframes, including a 60-day deadline for approval or denial and a 15-day notice for incomplete applications.
• Application Processing Requirements: This section outlines the requirements for local governments regarding the approval or denial of applications, including timelines and conditions for completeness.
• Approval Process: This section outlines the requirements for local governments to approve or deny building permit applications within specified timeframes and details the process for handling incomplete applications.
• Building Permit Regulations for Subdivided Lots: Regulations must allow for building permits on lots divided into two tracts without replatting and may allow for more than two tracts under certain conditions.
• Definitions: This section defines key terms used in the fast-track permits act, including applicant, application, complete application, and local government.
• Definitions: This section provides definitions for key terms used in the fast-track permits act, including applicant, application, and local government.
• Definitions: This section provides definitions for key terms used in the fast-track permits act, including applicant, application, complete application, and local government.
• Fast-Track Permits Act: This section establishes the fast-track permits act, outlining its purpose and definitions relevant to the act.
• Fast-Track Permits Act: This section establishes the fast-track permits act, which aims to streamline the building permit process for local governments to facilitate economic growth.
• Fast-Track Permits Act: This section establishes the fast-track permits act, which aims to streamline the building permit process to promote economic growth.
• Fast-Track Permits Act: This section establishes the fast-track permits act, which is designed to streamline the building permit process for local governments to enhance economic growth and reduce regulatory burdens.
• Fast-Track Permits Act Overview: This section introduces the fast-track permits act and defines its purpose.
• Judicial Review of Board Decisions: Provides for judicial review of decisions made by the board of zoning appeals.
• Procedures for Zoning Appeals: Establishes procedures for appeals to the zoning board, including notice requirements and the process for filing appeals.
• Stormwater Discharge Authorization: This section mandates that the secretary of health and environment must issue a decision on stormwater runoff discharge applications within 45 days of receipt.
• Stormwater Discharge Authorization: This section requires the Secretary of Health and Environment to issue decisions on stormwater discharge applications within 45 days.
• Variance and Exception Granting: Allows the board to grant variances and exceptions from zoning regulations under specified conditions.
• Zoning Appeals Board Creation: Mandates the creation of a board of zoning appeals by governing bodies that have enacted zoning ordinances.

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House Bill No. 2217 amends existing law to empower the office of the inspector general within the attorney generals office to conduct investigations, audits, and performance reviews of state assistance programs. It aims to improve program integrity, deter fraud, and ensure compliance with legal standards. The bill outlines the definitions, duties, and powers of the inspector general, ensuring independence from political influence and establishing protocols for investigations.

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• Access to Information: Grants the inspector general access to necessary information and personnel to perform duties, while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Access to Information: The Inspector General is granted access to all necessary information and records from state agencies and contractors to perform their duties effectively, while maintaining confidentiality where required.
• Access to Information: This provision grants the inspector general access to all pertinent information and personnel necessary to perform their duties, while ensuring confidentiality of individual medical records.
• Access to Information: This section grants the Inspector General access to necessary information and records to perform audits and investigations effectively.
• Annual Reporting: Mandates annual reports from the inspector general regarding investigations and findings related to fraud and abuse.
• Annual Reporting Requirements: The inspector general is required to submit annual reports detailing investigations, audits, and findings related to fraud and abuse in health assistance programs.
• Audit and Investigation Authority: The inspector general has discretion over the scope and timing of audits and investigations, ensuring compliance with accepted governmental auditing standards.
• Audit and Investigation Discretion: The inspector general has discretion over the scope and timing of audits and investigations, ensuring compliance with auditing standards.
• Audit and Investigation Procedures: The inspector general has discretion over audits and investigations, ensuring compliance with governmental auditing standards.
• Audit Discretion: Gives the inspector general discretion over the scope and timing of audits and investigations.
• Confidentiality: This provision outlines the confidentiality obligations of the inspector general and their employees, ensuring that all information accessed during investigations remains confidential.
• Confidentiality: This section establishes the confidentiality obligations of the Inspector General and employees regarding the information they handle.
• Confidentiality and Cooperation: This provision mandates that state and local agencies provide requested information to the inspector general while ensuring confidentiality for patient records.
• Confidentiality Obligations: The Inspector General and their staff are bound by confidentiality laws regarding the information they handle, with exceptions for reporting to the Attorney General and other authorities.
• Confidentiality of Inspector General Records: All records and information from investigations by the inspector general are confidential, ensuring the protection of sensitive data.
• Confidentiality of Medical Records: Healthcare providers are not required to provide individual medical records of patients not enrolled in state health assistance programs, ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Confidentiality of Medical Records: Healthcare providers are not required to provide individual medical records of patients who are not clients of state health assistance programs, ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Confidentiality of Records: All records and information obtained by the inspector general during investigations are deemed confidential, with specific exceptions for disclosure outlined in the bill.
• Confidentiality of Records: All records obtained during investigations or audits by the inspector general are confidential, except as permitted by law.
• Confidentiality of Records: Ensures that all records related to investigations by the inspector general remain confidential.
• Confidential Reporting Mechanism: Establishes a system for the public to report fraud, ensuring confidentiality for the informants.
• Contractor Eligibility: Prohibits contractors convicted of fraud from future Medicaid contracts unless specific conditions are met.
• Contractor Eligibility: This provision states that contractors convicted of fraud or causing significant financial losses to the state are ineligible for future contracts unless specific conditions are met.
• Contractor Eligibility Restrictions: Contractors convicted of fraud or causing significant financial losses to the state are prohibited from future contracts unless certain conditions are met.
• Contractor Eligibility Restrictions: Contractors convicted of fraud or causing significant losses to the state are ineligible for future Medicaid contracts unless specific conditions are met.
• Definitions: This provision defines key terms used throughout the bill, including attorney general, benefit, cash assistance, claim, and others that pertain to the state Medicaid and assistance programs.
• Definitions: This section defines key terms used in the context of the Inspector Generals responsibilities and the assistance programs.
• Definitions: This section defines key terms used throughout the bill such as Attorney General, Benefit, Cash Assistance, Claim, Client, Contractor, Food Assistance, Health Assistance, Managed Care Program, Medicaid Program, Provider, Recipient, Records, and State Childrens Health Insurance Program.
• Definitions: This section provides definitions for key terms used throughout the bill, including attorney general, cash assistance, client, and provider.
• Duties of the Inspector General: Outlines the responsibilities of the inspector general, including conducting audits, investigations, and performance reviews of state assistance programs.
• Duties of the Inspector General: The inspector general is subject to confidentiality laws and must preserve evidence for investigations, with the authority to report findings to law enforcement agencies.
• Duties of the Inspector General: This section outlines the duties of the Inspector General, including overseeing, auditing, and investigating state assistance programs to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Duties of the Inspector General: This section outlines the duties of the Inspector General, including oversight, auditing, and investigation of state assistance programs to detect fraud and ensure compliance.
• Duties of the Office of Inspector General: This provision specifies the duties of the inspector general, including overseeing, auditing, and investigating state assistance programs to identify fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Establishment of Office of Inspector General: This section establishes the office of Inspector General within the Attorney Generals office, detailing its purpose, independence, and managerial structure.
• Establishment of the Office of Inspector General: The bill establishes the Office of Inspector General within the Attorney Generals Office, which will oversee audits and investigations of state assistance programs to ensure accountability and integrity.
• Establishment of the Office of Inspector General: This provision establishes the office of inspector general within the attorney generals office, outlining its purpose to conduct audits, investigations, and performance reviews of state assistance programs to increase accountability and integrity.
• Inspector Generals Confidentiality Duty: The inspector general and staff must maintain confidentiality concerning information obtained during investigations and are subject to penalties for violations.
• Investigation Procedures: The inspector general must conduct investigations to preserve evidence for potential criminal or civil actions and is required to notify the attorney general of possible criminal acts.
• Investigation Procedures: This provision outlines the procedures the inspector general must follow when conducting investigations into public assistance programs, ensuring that evidence is preserved for legal proceedings and that the attorney general is notified if criminal activity is suspected.
• Investigation Protocols: Outlines the protocols for investigations conducted by the inspector general, including notification of potential criminal acts to the attorney general.
• Investigative Powers: Details the investigative powers granted to the inspector general, including the ability to issue subpoenas and investigate crimes related to public assistance.
• Jurisdiction and Powers: Grants the inspector general the authority to investigate crimes related to public assistance and to issue subpoenas for related evidence.
• Jurisdiction and Powers: This provision grants the inspector general original jurisdiction to investigate crimes related to public assistance, including the authority to issue subpoenas and compel testimony.
• Jurisdiction and Powers of the Inspector General: The inspector general has original jurisdiction over crimes related to public assistance and can issue subpoenas and compel testimony during investigations.
• Jurisdiction and Powers of the Inspector General: The inspector general has original jurisdiction to investigate public assistance-related crimes and can issue subpoenas and compel testimony for investigations.
• Office of Inspector General: Establishes the office of inspector general within the attorney generals office, detailing its purpose, independence, and the appointment process for the inspector general.
• Protection of Whistleblowers: Individuals reporting fraud or abuse are protected, and their identities are kept confidential unless consent is given for disclosure.
• Recommendations for Improvement: Allows the inspector general to recommend changes to laws or procedures based on findings from investigations.
• Recommendations for Law Changes: The inspector general can recommend changes to laws or procedures based on findings from investigations to improve program efficiency.
• Reporting and Accountability: The inspector general must report findings of fraud and abuse to relevant agencies and make annual reports on investigations and audits.
• Reporting Requirements: The inspector general is required to report all findings of fraud, abuse, and other illegal activities to relevant state agencies and authorities, including annual reports summarizing investigations and financial recoveries.
• Reporting Violations: Requires the inspector general to report violations by vendors and contractors to relevant licensing agencies.
• Reporting Violations: The inspector general must report any convictions or violations by vendors or healthcare providers to relevant agencies to ensure accountability.
• Whistleblower Protections: Individuals reporting fraud or abuse are protected from retaliation, and their identities are kept confidential unless consented otherwise.
• Whistleblower Protections: This provision establishes protections for individuals reporting fraud or misconduct, ensuring their identities remain confidential unless consent is given for disclosure.

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House Bill No. 2237 amends existing laws concerning state agency employee awards by increasing the cap on awards to $10,000, allowing for hiring, recruitment, and retention bonuses, and requiring annual reporting to legislative committees. It also eliminates the secretary of administration’s authority to adopt regulations while mandating oversight and consistency in award programs across state agencies. The bill establishes a suggestion program for employees to propose cost-saving measures, with incentives for adopted suggestions.

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• Annual Reporting to Legislature: This provision mandates that state agencies report on monetary awards to the Secretary of Administration and subsequently to legislative committees at the beginning of each session.
• Definitions and Establishment of Award Program: Defines terms related to the employee award program and establishes the program for state employees, including monetary and non-monetary awards.
• Definitions and Establishment of Program: This provision defines key terms related to the employee award and recognition program and establishes the program for state employees, allowing for both monetary and non-monetary awards.
• Establishment of Suggestion Program: This provision establishes a suggestion program for state employees to propose cost-reduction ideas, with rewards for those whose suggestions are adopted.
• Funding and Administration: Specifies that awards will be funded from appropriated moneys and outlines the revocation of certain regulations.
• Funding and Reporting Requirements: This provision details how the awards program will be funded and establishes reporting requirements for state agencies regarding awards given.
• Monetary Award Limitations: This provision sets the maximum gross value of awards to state employees during a fiscal year at $10,000 and outlines the approval process for awards exceeding $3,500.
• Monetary Award Limits: Sets the maximum gross value of awards to any employee at $10,000 per fiscal year, with certain conditions for approval.
• Prohibition on Awards to Elected Officials: This provision prohibits elected or appointed officials from receiving monetary awards under the employee award program.
• Reporting Requirements: Mandates annual reporting of awards and suggestions to the secretary of administration and legislative committees.
• State Employee Suggestion Program: Establishes a program for employees to submit cost-saving suggestions, with awards for successful implementations.

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House Bill No. 2291 establishes a regulatory relief division within the Kansas attorney generals office, tasked with administering a general regulatory sandbox program. This program aims to support innovation by allowing businesses to temporarily waive or suspend certain regulatory requirements, facilitating the testing of new products or services. The bill outlines the structure of the division, the roles of advisory committees, and the process for businesses to apply for participation in the sandbox program, including reporting requirements and consultation with relevant agencies.

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• Advisory Committee: Establishes an advisory committee to provide guidance and recommendations to the regulatory relief division regarding the sandbox program.
• Advisory Committee: Establishes an advisory committee to provide recommendations to the regulatory relief division, detailing its composition and appointment process.
• Advisory Committee Creation: This section establishes an advisory committee to assist the regulatory relief division, detailing its composition, appointment process, and functions.
• Advisory Committee Involvement: The director submits the application and agency reports to an advisory committee for review, which then makes a recommendation on the application based on established criteria.
• Advisory Committee Recommendations: The advisory committee reviews applications and agency reports to make recommendations on whether applicants should be admitted to the sandbox program.
• Agency Recommendations and Reporting: Applicable agencies must assess the application and recommend whether it should be admitted to the sandbox program, detailing any risks to consumer safety and potential alternatives to regulation.
• Agency Review and Reporting: Applicable agencies must review applications for the regulatory sandbox program and provide reports on potential harms to consumers and recommendations for approval or denial.
• Agency Review Process: This section outlines the process by which relevant agencies review applications to the sandbox program and provide recommendations.
• Application Approval Process: An applicant is admitted to the sandbox program through a written agreement that specifies which regulations are waived. The director has the authority to deny applications for various reasons.
• Application Approval Process: The regulatory relief office consults with applicable agencies and the advisory committee before admitting an applicant into the sandbox program.
• Application Process: Details the application process for businesses wishing to participate in the sandbox program, including documentation and fees.
• Application Process: Outlines the application process for businesses wishing to participate in the sandbox program, including necessary disclosures and documentation.
• Application Process: This section describes the application process for businesses wishing to participate in the sandbox program and the confidentiality of submitted applications.
• Application Process and Confidentiality: This section outlines the application process for the sandbox program and the confidentiality of the application and related information.
• Application Review Process: The regulatory relief office reviews complete applications and refers them to relevant agencies. Agencies must provide a report within 30 days, detailing potential consumer harm and recommendations regarding the application.
• Closed Meeting Procedures: Amends procedures for public bodies to recess for closed meetings, specifying justifications and maintaining transparency in meeting records.
• Closed Meetings: This section outlines the conditions under which public bodies may recess into closed meetings, including justifications and record-keeping requirements.
• Closed Meetings and Justifications: The bill outlines the procedures for public bodies to recess for closed meetings, specifying justifications for such meetings and ensuring transparency in the decision-making process.
• Confidentiality and Reporting: Specifies that application information is confidential and outlines the reporting obligations of the regulatory relief division to legislative committees.
• Confidentiality of Applications: Establishes confidentiality for application information, protecting it from public disclosure except under specific conditions.
• Consultation and Consideration of Competitors: The regulatory relief office must consult with applicable agencies and the advisory committee before admitting an applicant, considering competitor participation as a favorable factor.
• Consumer Disclosure Requirements: Sandbox participants must disclose specific information to consumers before demonstrating their offerings, including risks and the temporary nature of the demonstration.
• Consumer Protection and Compliance: The regulatory relief office has the authority to remove participants from the sandbox for violations of laws or regulations. It also establishes a process for public suggestions on regulatory reforms.
• Consumer Protection and Disclosure: Sandbox participants must disclose specific information to consumers before demonstrating their offerings, ensuring transparency and consumer awareness.
• Definitions: This section defines key terms used in the bill, including agency, records, and written report.
• Definitions and Establishment of Division: This section defines key terms and establishes the regulatory relief division within the attorney generals office, responsible for managing the general regulatory sandbox program.
• Definitions and Establishment of Regulatory Relief Division: This section defines key terms and establishes the regulatory relief division within the attorney generals office to manage the general regulatory sandbox program.
• Demonstration Period and Extensions: The bill specifies the duration of the demonstration period for sandbox participants and the process for seeking extensions.
• Demonstration Period and Extensions: This section describes the conditions under which the demonstration period for the regulatory sandbox can end or be extended, including notification requirements and the process for requesting an extension.
• Duties of the Division: Outlines the responsibilities of the regulatory relief division, including administering the sandbox program and acting as a liaison between businesses and agencies.
• Effective Date: This act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.
• End of Demonstration Period and Record Keeping: Participants must notify the regulatory relief office of their intent to discontinue or seek an extension before the end of the demonstration period, and retain relevant records.
• Exit Reporting: Participants leaving the sandbox must submit an exit report detailing their demonstration, including any incidents of consumer harm and legal actions taken against them.
• Exit Reports: Upon exiting the sandbox program, participants must submit an exit report detailing their demonstration, including any consumer harm incidents and legal actions.
• Functions of the Regulatory Relief Division: This section outlines the responsibilities and powers of the regulatory relief division, including administering the sandbox program and reviewing state laws that may hinder business innovation.
• Functions of the Regulatory Relief Division: This section outlines the responsibilities of the regulatory relief division, including administering the sandbox program and acting as a liaison between businesses and state agencies.
• General Regulatory Sandbox Program: Creates the general regulatory sandbox program allowing businesses to demonstrate innovative offerings without the usual regulatory requirements, while ensuring consumer protections are maintained.
• General Regulatory Sandbox Program: Creates the general regulatory sandbox program allowing businesses to demonstrate innovative offerings without usual licensing requirements, under certain conditions.
• General Regulatory Sandbox Program: This section creates the general regulatory sandbox program, allowing businesses to demonstrate innovative offerings with waived regulatory requirements under certain conditions.
• General Regulatory Sandbox Program Administration: This section describes the administration of the general regulatory sandbox program, including application processes and the types of offerings eligible for participation.
• General Regulatory Sandbox Program Advisory Committee: This section establishes an advisory committee to assist the regulatory relief division, detailing its composition and the appointment process for members.
• Incident Notification: This provision mandates that sandbox participants report any incidents that harm consumers promptly, detailing the circumstances and actions taken.
• Participant Reporting Requirements: Sandbox participants must notify the regulatory relief office and relevant agencies of any incidents that harm consumers within three business days and provide detailed reports within seven days.
• Public Input on Regulatory Reform: The regulatory relief office is tasked with maintaining a website for public suggestions on laws and regulations that could be modified to reduce regulatory burdens.
• Public Suggestions for Regulatory Relief: The regulatory relief office must maintain a website for public suggestions on regulatory reforms to reduce burdens on residents and businesses.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Participants in the sandbox program are required to maintain records and submit reports regarding their offerings, including incidents that may harm consumers.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Sandbox participants are required to maintain records and report on their activities and any consumer complaints during the demonstration period.
• Regulatory Agency Reporting: Applicable agencies must report to the regulatory relief office after receiving reports from sandbox participants, including recommendations for regulatory reforms.
• Regulatory Oversight: The regulatory relief office has the authority to remove participants from the sandbox if they violate provisions or engage in harmful practices.
• Regulatory Relief Division: Establishes a regulatory relief division within the Attorney Generals office to oversee the general regulatory sandbox program and facilitate interactions between businesses and regulatory agencies.
• Regulatory Relief Division: Establishes the regulatory relief division within the attorney generals office to manage the sandbox program, appoint staff, and coordinate with agencies.
• Removal from Sandbox: The regulatory relief office can remove participants from the sandbox if they violate laws or regulations.
• Repeal of Previous Law: Repeals an existing statute related to open meetings, updating the legal framework for public body meetings.
• Review and Reporting: Describes the review process for applications by relevant agencies and the reporting requirements for the regulatory relief division.
• Sandbox Participation and Limitations: Approved sandbox participants have a specified period to demonstrate their offerings under certain limitations, including consumer residency and the right to restitution.

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Senate Bill No. 99 mandates that the heads of state agencies certify the number of full-time positions funded by the state general fund that have been vacant for over 180 days. These positions will be abolished effective July 1, 2025, and the corresponding salary appropriations will be lapsed from the state budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This measure is intended to enhance government efficiency and fiscal responsibility.

Key Sections

• Certification of Vacant Positions: Heads of state agencies must certify vacant positions that have been unfilled for over 180 days by June 30, 2025, leading to their abolition on July 1, 2025.
• Definition of State Agency: The term state agency is defined as any agency named in the appropriation act of the 2025 regular session of the legislature.
• Lapsing of Salary Appropriations: On July 1, 2025, the appropriations for salaries and wages of the abolished positions will be lapsed from the state general fund accounts for the fiscal year 2026.

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• House - 422 - An Act Relating To Administrative Regulations.
• House - 498 - An Act Relating To Use Of Artificial Intelligence By Courts.
• Senate - 20 - An Act Relating To Administrative Regulations And Declaring An Emergency.
• Senate - 240 - A Resolution Supporting The Establishment Of The Kentucky Discipline Of Government Efficiency Task Force.
• Senate - 251 - An Act Relating To Reorganization.
• Senate - 257 - An Act Relating To The Office Of The Auditor Of Public Accounts.

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This bill revises KRS 13A to update definitions, processes, and requirements for administrative regulations in Kentucky. It addresses the roles of administrative bodies, the nature of emergency regulations, and the responsibilities of the Legislative Research Commission in handling and maintaining these regulations. The amendments are intended to enhance transparency, efficiency, and compliance with federal mandates.

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• Definitions of Key Terms: This provision outlines the definitions of key terms used throughout the chapter, such as administrative body, administrative regulation, and emergency administrative regulation.
• Definitions of Key Terms: This section provides definitions for key terms used in the context of administrative regulations, including administrative body, administrative regulation, and others.
• Duties of the Administrative Regulations Compiler: This section outlines the responsibilities of the administrative regulations compiler, including receiving regulations, maintaining public files, and correcting non-substantive errors.
• Emergency Administrative Regulations: This provision describes the conditions under which an emergency administrative regulation can be adopted, the process for its adoption, and the duration of its effectiveness.
• Emergency Administrative Regulations: This section describes the conditions under which emergency administrative regulations can be enacted, including the need for immediate implementation due to public health or safety threats.
• Role of the Administrative Regulations Compiler: This provision details the responsibilities of the administrative regulations compiler, including filing, maintaining records, and providing public access to regulations.

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House Bill 498 proposes that the Kentucky Supreme Court conduct a pilot project to test the implementation of artificial intelligence for transcription services during court proceedings. This initiative is intended to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of AI in enhancing judicial processes. The project would be voluntary, requiring participation from judges in selected districts or circuits, and would not proceed without sufficient funding from the General Assembly.

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• Pilot Project Establishment: The bill establishes a pilot project to study the use of AI for transcription services in court proceedings, requiring participation from selected judicial districts.
• Pilot Project on AI Transcription Services: The provision outlines the establishment of a pilot project to evaluate the use of artificial intelligence for court transcription services.
• Project Duration and Monitoring: The pilot project will last for four years and will be monitored by the Administrative Office of the Courts to evaluate various impacts.
• Reporting and Recommendations: The Administrative Office of the Courts is required to provide annual and periodic reports on the pilot project’s findings and recommendations for improvements.

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This bill amends various sections of KRS Chapter 13A, which governs administrative regulations in Kentucky. It clarifies definitions, processes for filing and reviewing regulations, and the roles of various administrative bodies and committees. The amendments are intended to improve the efficiency and transparency of administrative regulation processes and ensure compliance with both state and federal mandates.

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• Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee: This section outlines the responsibilities of the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee, including the review and comment on administrative regulations and recommendations for legislative changes.
• Administrative Regulations Compiler: This section details the responsibilities of the administrative regulations compiler appointed by the Legislative Research Commission, including filing and maintaining administrative regulations.
• Definitions: This section provides definitions for key terms used throughout the chapter, including administrative body, administrative regulation, and federal mandate.
• Filing Requirements for Administrative Regulations: This section specifies the filing requirements for administrative regulations, including the number of copies needed and the format for submission.
• Promulgation of Administrative Regulations: This section states the requirements for administrative bodies when promulgating regulations, including the necessity of following statutory guidelines and procedures.

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