Missouri 2022 Regular Session

Missouri House Bill HB2225

Introduced
1/5/22  

Caption

Requires state departments to report certain data about each employee to the office of administration and the general assembly

Impact

The implementation of HB2225 would significantly alter the way state departments handle personnel data. By instituting a standardized reporting process, the bill is designed to improve the accessibility of employee information, which could help the state in monitoring personnel costs and workforce distribution. This change is aimed at promoting efficiency in government operations, as it would provide a clearer picture of state employment at any given time.

Summary

House Bill 2225 mandates that state departments report specific data regarding each employee to both the Office of Administration and the General Assembly. This legislative effort aims to enhance transparency and accountability within state government operations by ensuring that comprehensive information about public employees is readily available. Supporters of the bill argue that this move would facilitate better oversight and improve the management of state resources.

Contention

While the bill's proponents emphasize its potential benefits for governmental transparency and resource management, there are potential points of contention regarding privacy concerns. Critics have raised alarms over the implications of public reporting on employee data, questioning whether such measures could inadvertently compromise individual privacy or lead to misuse of the information by third parties. Furthermore, the additional bureaucratic requirements may also draw criticism from state agencies that are already operating under tight budgets and limited resources.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MO HB616

Requires the Office of Administration to submit a certain report to the General Assembly

MO A4671

Provides member of General Assembly be referred to as Assembly Member rather than Assemblyman or Assemblywoman.

MO SB1173

Requires members of the General Assembly to file certain reports with the Missouri Ethics Commission

MO HB2554

Requires the general assembly to approve proposed administrative rules

MO HB664

Requires the general assembly to approve proposed administrative rules

MO HB06011

An Act Requiring The Online Posting Of Statutorily Required State Agency Reports To The General Assembly.

MO HB1193

Allows the general assembly, the house, and the senate to employ capitol security officers

MO SB104

Providing for a pilot program to increase the complement of Office of Inspector General employees and for report to the General Assembly.

MO HB1850

Requires members of the general assembly to report to the Missouri ethics commission when they file bills that would benefit their employer

MO HB993

Requires members of the general assembly to report to the Missouri Ethics Commission when they file bills that would benefit their employer

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.