HB 593: Governmental Agencies and Personnel

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Governmental Agencies and Personnel ; Prohibits state agency or officer from directing funds offered to state to third party as condition of settlement; provides that state agency or officer must provide written notification of terms of settlement to Legislature & Attorney General within specified time; prohibits authorization or approval of reimbursements for travel expenses to & from person's residence & his or her headquarters for specified positions; requires that official headquarters for specified positions be city or town in which department's official headquarters is located; prohibits persons serving in specified positions from being reimbursed for certain travel expenses; prohibits lobbyist or principal from making, & prohibiting district governing board member, executive director, or any district employee who qualifies as local officer from accepting, any expenditure; removes provision prohibiting state residency requirements for university board members.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 13, 2026Died in Rules
2. February 26, 2026Received
3. February 26, 2026Referred to Rules
4. February 25, 2026In Messages
5. February 25, 2026Passed; YEAS 116, NAYS 0
6. February 25, 2026Read 3rd time
7. February 25, 2026Added to Third Reading Calendar
8. February 25, 2026Read 2nd time
9. February 19, 2026Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)
10. February 17, 2026Added to Second Reading Calendar
11. February 17, 2026Bill released to House Calendar
12. February 17, 2026Reported out of State Affairs Committee

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