HB 1244 strengthens restrictions on state employees' political activities by prohibiting them from using their official authority to influence elections, soliciting campaign contributions at work or with state resources, and coercing other employees regarding political matters. The bill also amends the existing two-year post-employment lobbying ban to clarify it applies to top officials and their direct reports, and repeals a related provision while creating new state law that mirrors federal restrictions on public employee conduct.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Do Pass Failed, YEAS 2, NAYS 9.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 225
First Reading House H.J. 199
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-035
Judiciary — Do Pass
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day