To require than an individual serving on two or more boards or commissions to recuse themselves when decision-making involves both entities
HB 3262 requires county commissioners who also serve on non-statutory boards to recuse themselves from voting when decisions involve both the county commission and the other board. It directly affects county commissioners holding dual roles on voluntary boards, such as planning or economic development commissions. The bill mandates that these commissioners step aside from specific votes where their participation in both bodies could create a conflict of interest. This policy change aims to prevent conflicts by ensuring decisions are made without overlapping influence. The bill is currently in committee for review after its March 7, 2025, introduction.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025
Last action Mar 7, 2025
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Total actions
4
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0
Committee
2
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
To Government Organization
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gary Howell
RRepublican
Co
Ian Masters
RRepublican
Co
Larry Kump
RRepublican
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