The Committee on Government Organization met this afternoon.
Committee Hearing
House Bill 5403 would provide reasonable minimum safety standards for fully enclosed buildings participating in the state’s agritourism program.
House Bill 4176 would allow youth hunters to take one antlered deer during the Special Youth Deer Season.
House Bill 5364 reforms the state board and commissions system by eliminating unnecessary, expired, or outdated boards. The bill shifts essential functions of several boards or commissions to various agencies or entities. It reduces the number of members on several continuing boards and commissions. Finally, it modifies or eliminates several reports from various boards or commissions.
House Bill 5087 establishes the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact.
Markup & Passage
House Bill 4025 exempts new hires and promoted employees within the Departments of Health Facilities, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health from the classified civil service system and the state grievance process, effective July 1, 2026.
House Bill 5441 terminates the State Personnel Board. It defines the role of the director and the Division of Personnel, and transfers all State Personnel Board responsibilities to the Division. The bill eliminates the exemptions for the Department of Transportation, State Tax Division, and Bureau of Social Services. It exempts transferring new hires and promoted employees within the Department of Transportation into the classified-exempt system. These employees are exempt from the grievance board.
House Bill 5622 modifies city charters to align local elections with state elections.
