Say No to Good Old Boy Governance
HB 4376, titled "Say No to Good Old Boy Governance," prohibits elected state officials from appointing family members to state or local government positions. The bill defines "family member" broadly to include spouses, parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, and extended relatives like aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. This law applies specifically to elected officials holding state office (such as state legislators or governors) who have appointment authority for public roles. It aims to prevent nepotism by banning the practice of favoring relatives in government appointments.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 15, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Larry Kump
RRepublican
Co
Bill Ridenour
RRepublican
Co
Chris Anders
RRepublican
Co
Chris Toney
RRepublican
Co
Elliott Pritt
RRepublican
Co
George Miller
RRepublican
Co
Keith Marple
RRepublican
Co
Ray Canterbury
RRepublican
Co
Rick Hillenbrand
RRepublican
Co
Scot Heckert
RRepublican
Co
Wayne Clark
RRepublican
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