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Committee adopts substitute to require agencies offer electronic submission of government forms

Government Operations Committee · February 19, 2026
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Summary

The committee adopted the third substitute and favorably recommended HB147, which requires state and local agencies to provide electronic means (email, online upload, scanned forms, etc.) for requesting and submitting government forms; the bill delays implementation until July 1, 2027.

The Government Operations Committee adopted the third substitute and favorably recommended HB147, which requires state and local government agencies to provide an electronic means to request and submit required forms instead of forcing in-person visits.

Sponsor overview: The sponsor framed the bill as a modernization step to reduce unnecessary burden on residents who previously had to…

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