The bill, S.B. No. 3002, amends Section 659.082 of the Government Code to allow certain state agencies to opt for a bi-monthly payment schedule for employment compensation. Specifically, it introduces a new subsection (c) that permits state agencies listed in Subsection (a) to pay employees classified in salary groups A12 through A17 twice a month. However, agencies that choose this payment option must comply with the comptroller's requirements for bi-monthly compensation payments.

The bill is designed to provide flexibility in compensation schedules for specific state employees, potentially improving cash flow for those in the designated salary groups. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 659.082 (Government Code 659)