GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ETHICS – Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions to protect public employees from certain adverse actions, to provide certain remedies for violations, and to provide special procedures for public record requests by the Legislature and legislative staff.

H 510 strengthens government transparency in Idaho by protecting public employees who communicate with legislators. It adds Section 6-2110 to shield employees from retaliation for sharing information, data, or expertise with lawmakers in good faith - prohibiting employers from banning such communication or requiring prior approval. The bill also creates Section 74-127, requiring state agencies to respond to legislative record requests within 15 working days (with possible 15-day extensions for delays). These changes directly affect Idaho state employees and agencies, aiming to prevent retaliation for whistleblowing and streamline legislative access to public records.