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.
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.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Competitiveness