The bill amends the Government Code to provide state employees with the authority to work flexible hours and from alternative work sites, including their personal residences, under certain conditions. Specifically, it introduces the concept of "varied working hours" and allows employees to complete their work hours outside of regular working hours with supervisor approval. Additionally, it establishes that the administrative head of a state agency can adopt policies permitting employees to work from alternative sites, provided that these policies include criteria for evaluating the suitability of positions for such arrangements.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that any policy adopted must outline factors for determining suitability for alternative work sites, require employees to enter into agreements detailing their responsibilities, and allow for the revocation of permission to work from alternative sites if conditions change or agreements are violated. It also requires the state auditor's office to compile and submit a report to the legislature every two years, detailing the implementation and impact of these policies across state agencies. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 658.006, Government Code 658.010 (Government Code 658)