The bill amends the existing law regarding state officers by adding a new section that requires legislative approval for any overseas travel by the governor that is funded by taxpayer money. Specifically, it mandates that such travel must be approved through a concurrent resolution, which must be adopted by a majority of the members in both houses of the legislature via a record roll call vote.
Additionally, the bill outlines specific requirements for the concurrent resolution, stating that it must include details such as the dates of travel, the destination, and the purpose of the trip. This aims to increase transparency and accountability regarding the use of public funds for the governor's overseas travel.
Statutes affected: House Introduced Bill: 10.2, 15.39