The bill amends the Government Code to establish new payment schedules for state employees and officers. Specifically, it mandates that annual salaries for state officers be paid once a month, while state employees will receive their salaries twice a month, unless otherwise specified by the General Appropriations Act. The bill removes previous provisions that outlined specific conditions under which employees could be paid twice a month, streamlining the payment process for all state employees.

Additionally, the bill updates various sections related to salary payments and reporting requirements, ensuring that all payments are made through electronic funds transfer unless otherwise permitted. It also clarifies that the changes will only apply to services provided on or after September 1, 2025, with the existing laws remaining in effect for services rendered before that date. The bill allows state agencies to adopt rules for implementation, aiming to enhance the efficiency of compensation processes for state employees.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 659.081, Government Code 659.082, Government Code 659.083, Government Code 659.084, Government Code 403.016, Government Code 825.405, Government Code 825.407, Government Code 825.4071 (Government Code 825, Government Code 403, Government Code 659)