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HB3741 • 2025

Authorizes a member-elect of the Legislative Assembly to recruit and hire legislative assistants to begin work on the first day of the month in which the member-elect takes the oath of office.

Authorizes a member-elect of the Legislative Assembly to recruit and hire legislative assistants to begin work on the first day of the month in which the member-elect takes the oath of office.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Helfrich,, Drazan, Representative Harbick
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-05-19 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to Rules.

  4. 2025-02-25 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act allows members-elect of the Senate and the House to hire office staff to begin the first day of the month in which the member takes the oath of office. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7).
Authorizes a member-elect of the Legislative Assembly to recruit and hire legislative assistants to begin work on the first day of the month in which the member-elect takes the oath of office.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to legislative staff; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee