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, except as provided by the General Appropriations Act. The bill also clarifies that the comptroller may not pay salaries before the first working day of the month following the payroll period, with specific provisions for employees paid twice a month. Additionally, it requires that salaries be paid through electronic funds transfer unless otherwise permitted.

Furthermore, the bill includes various amendments to reporting requirements for state agencies regarding salary payments and employer contributions to the retirement system. It specifies that agencies must report total salary amounts and contributions for the payroll period covered by the report. The changes in law will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will only apply to compensation for services provided on or after that date, ensuring that any services rendered before this date will be governed by the previous law.

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 403, Government Code 825, Government Code 659)