HB 298: An Act relating to the Legislative Ethics Act; relating to legislative subpoenas; relating to the jurisdiction of the office of the ombudsman; and providing for an effective date.
HB 298 status: Introduced — (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 6/24/26 (updated Jul 3, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAn Act relating to the Legislative Ethics Act; relating to legislative subpoenas; relating to the jurisdiction of the office of the ombudsman; and providing for an effective date.. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- No direct impact on economic policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on economic policy.
Society
Benefits
- Strengthens government transparency and ethical standards.
- Potentially enhances public trust through expanded oversight.
Risks
- Unclear whether changes in jurisdiction limit or expand citizen access to government redress.
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Where it stands
Introduced
Current(H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 6/24/26
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