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Subcommittee presses House fiscal analyst on boilerplate deletion that affects state employees who contact legislators

House General Government Subcommittee · March 5, 2026
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Summary

Members questioned deletion of boilerplate (section 206) that would prohibit departments from punishing state employees for communicating with legislators; the House Fiscal Agency said the governor deemed the section unenforceable and the executive typically recommends deletion while the legislature restores it if desired.

Members of the House General Government Subcommittee questioned the House Fiscal Agency analyst about deletion of boilerplate language (section 206) that, when included, prohibits departments from penalizing state employees for communicating with legislators or their staff.

Rep. Maddock and other members asked for clarity about whether state employees are required to record contacts…

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