2025 House Bill 4316

Legislature: legislative agencies; ombudsman for public employees; create.

A bill to create the office of the state employee ombudsman; to provide a process for investigating and evaluating reports of suspected violations of law, conduct or decisions that may endanger public health or safety, and gross mismanagement of public funds; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and certain other state governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.

AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bills 4316 and 4326 creates the office of the state employee ombudsman to investigate and address complaints regarding legal violations and mismanagement in state departments, ensuring confidentiality and protection for complainants.