The Substitute House Bill No. 6865 aims to modernize payment methods for state agencies, allowing them to accept payments for licenses, taxes, fees, and fines through credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payment services. The bill mandates that state agencies charge a service fee for these transactions, which must be disclosed to the payor beforehand and cannot exceed the fees imposed by the card issuer. It also grants the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management the authority to set conditions for payment acceptance and service fees, while removing previous provisions that allowed for waiving these fees. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

In addition to payment processing updates, the bill proposes significant changes to the governance of the State Health Information Technology Advisory Council and the Governor's Workforce Council, expanding their membership and enhancing their roles. It also addresses the erasure of criminal history records, establishing new eligibility criteria and processes for individuals seeking to have their records erased. Furthermore, the bill introduces a new social equity and innovation account, replacing the existing fund, and outlines the allocation of cannabis tax revenues to support various equity initiatives. Overall, sHB6865 seeks to improve state operations, enhance workforce development, and refine the legal framework surrounding criminal record management and judicial compensation.

Statutes affected:
Governor's Bill: 1-1j, 12-39r, 14-11i, 51-193b, 31-3i, 9-218, 4-66k, 12-330ll, 4-66p, 4-66o, 5-141d
APP Joint Favorable Substitute: 1-1j, 12-39r, 14-11i, 51-193b, 31-3i, 51-47, 12-330ll
File No. 900: 1-1j, 12-39r, 14-11i, 51-193b, 31-3i, 51-47, 12-330ll