2021 House Bill 4064

Create “state employee ombudsman" office

Introduced in the House

Jan. 28, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Annette Glenn (R-98)

To create a “state employee ombudsman” office and a process for investigating suspected violations of law, conduct or decisions that may endanger public health or safety, or that represent gross mismanagement of public funds.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

April 22, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 29, 2021

Amendment offered by Rep. John Cherry (D-49)

To delete a portion of the bill that does not appear to exist in any version of it that has advanced, but may apply to the proposed penalty provision.

The amendment failed by voice vote

May 5, 2021

Substitute offered by Rep. Annette Glenn (R-98)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 87 to 21 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 6, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations