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Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 19, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 19, 2022
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
_____ of ombudsman.9, relating to the ombudsman’s powers, is amended related to the confidentiality of documents and information received by the office of ombudsman from an agency.17, or to the extent the ombudsman is required by law to report the information or testify in court. The Code section is further amended to provide that it shall not be interpreted to permit an agency to deny production of records and documents when requested by the ombudsman.11A, concerning certain whistleblower complaints filed by an employee that are subject to investigation by the office of ombudsman, is amended to provide that the office of ombudsman may, in writing to the employee, decline to investigate the complaint.
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The bill also provides that if findings are issued following an investigation, the findings shall also be provided to the agency or officer who is the subject of the allegations.11A.21, concerning witnesses, is amended to provide that the ombudsman is not required to afford a person who provides oral or documentary evidence requested by the ombudsman the same rights as are extended to witnesses in court.
House subcommittee
Named January 19, 2022. On January 27, 2022 it recommended amendment and passage. Vote Total: 2-0.
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