Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05469

Introduced
1/17/19  
Refer
1/17/19  

Caption

An Act Establishing A Penalty For Unauthorized Payment For Leave Time Or Overtime.

Impact

If enacted, HB 5469 will primarily affect the operating procedures of state agencies regarding employee compensation practices. By requiring state agencies to financially account for unauthorized payments, the bill seeks to reinforce compliance with existing regulations regarding leave and overtime. This amendment may also lead to greater scrutiny of payment processes, potentially resulting in improved financial management and reduced fraud within state operations.

Summary

House Bill 5469 proposes to amend the state's general statutes to establish penalties for unauthorized payments made for leave time or overtime to state employees leaving state service. The bill aims to combat instances of fraud within state government by introducing financial repercussions for state agencies that make unauthorized payments. This legislative effort reflects a broader initiative to ensure accountability and transparency in governmental financial practices, particularly concerning state employees' compensation.

Contention

While the bill aims to reduce unauthorized payments and associated fraud, there may be concerns regarding the implementation and enforcement of such penalties. Opponents might argue that the bill places undue financial burdens on state agencies, particularly those with limited operational budgets. Additionally, there is the potential for increased administrative oversight that could slow down the processing of legitimate payments, thus impacting state employee morale and service delivery.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00024

An Act Establishing A Tax Credit For Premium Payments For Certain Long-term Care Insurance Policies.

CT SB00100

An Act Establishing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For College Tuition Payments Made By A Taxpayer.

CT HB05029

An Act Establishing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Full-time Home Health Care Costs.

CT HB05344

An Act Establishing First-time Homebuyer Savings Accounts And A Related Tax Deduction And Credit.

CT HB05199

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Shortage Of Athletic Trainers In The State.

CT SB00222

An Act Concerning Changes To The Paid Family And Medical Leave Statutes.

CT HB05109

An Act Establishing A Tax Credit For Farmers Who Purchase Equipment And Technology For Their Farms.

CT SB00372

An Act Concerning A Working Group To Study Payments By Insurance Companies For Deposit Into The Insurance Fund.

CT SB00390

An Act Concerning Penalties For Certain Election Crimes.

CT SB00327

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Effects Of Hate Speech And Bullying On Children.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.