This bill establishes new regulations for employees of state agencies regarding the provision of information to legislative committees. It specifically prohibits these employees from knowingly providing false information during their testimony. If an employee does so, they will be barred from testifying before the committee and may face legal consequences, including charges of perjury, false swearing, and witness tampering. The bill amends existing laws, specifically RSA 17-D:3 and RSA 98-F:1, to incorporate these prohibitions and penalties.

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 law emphasizes the seriousness of providing false information and outlines the repercussions for such actions. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

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