This bill establishes mandatory reporting requirements for state employees who suspect improper governmental conduct or crimes, as defined within the legislation. It amends existing law by specifying that state employees must report any reasonable suspicions of such conduct to their supervisors, who are then required to submit a report to the attorney general and auditor-general. The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "adverse employment action," "conflict of interest," "crime," "good faith report," and "improper governmental conduct," among others, to clarify the scope of the reporting obligations.

Additionally, the bill imposes penalties for supervisors who fail to report or submit required records, classifying these failures as Class 1 misdemeanors. It mandates that each state agency develop a written policy on reporting improper conduct and ensures that employees are informed of their obligations and protections under this law. The attorney general is also tasked with providing annual reports to the Government Operations and Audit Committee regarding the number of reports received and their outcomes.

Statutes affected:
Senate Judiciary Engrossed, 02/11/2025: 1-56-11
House Engrossed, 03/03/2025: 1-56-11
Enrolled, 03/06/2025: 1-56-11