This bill establishes a prohibition against employees of state agencies knowingly providing false information to legislative committees. It amends existing laws to include new provisions that state if an employee of a state agency knowingly provides false information, they will be prohibited from testifying before the committee and may face legal consequences, including charges of perjury, false swearing, and tampering with witnesses. The bill modifies RSA 17-D:3 and RSA 98-F:1 to incorporate these stipulations, ensuring accountability among state employees when providing testimony to legislative bodies.

Additionally, the bill mandates that state employees appearing in their official capacity at legislative meetings must wear their employee identification badges. The new legal language inserted into the current law emphasizes the seriousness of providing false information and outlines the repercussions for such actions. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, reinforcing the commitment to integrity and transparency in state government operations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17-D:3, 98-F:1