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.

Idaho's H 632 strengthens government transparency and protects public employees by creating new safeguards. It prohibits state employers from retaliating against workers who communicate in good faith with legislators, legislative committees, or staff about agency work, data, or concerns - whether or not related to misconduct. The bill also requires state agencies to respond to legislative public records requests within 10 working days (with a 3-day acknowledgment deadline), providing clear procedures for accessing government information. These changes directly affect Idaho state employees and agencies, ensuring clearer accountability for legislative oversight while preventing workplace retaliation for protected communications.