The proposed bill, titled the "Promotion of Governmental Services Act," aims to regulate the terminology used by state agencies and local governments when promoting services offered to residents. Specifically, it defines key terms such as "local government," "state agency," and "taxpayer funded." The bill emphasizes that any service provided without charge to residents must not be advertised as "free." Instead, the promotion must use the term "taxpayer funded" to clarify the source of funding for these services.

This legislation seeks to enhance transparency regarding the funding of governmental services, ensuring that residents understand that services labeled as "free" are actually funded by taxpayer dollars. By mandating the use of the phrase "taxpayer funded," the bill aims to foster a more informed public discourse about government services and their financial implications.