2020 House Bill 5981

Create “state employee ombudsman" office

Introduced in the House

July 23, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Annette Glenn (R-98)

To create an office of “state employee ombudsman,” 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

Sept. 22, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 13, 2020

Substitute offered by Rep. Nate Shannon (D-25)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 99 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 21, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Oversight