CT HB05348

Extends whistleblower protection timeline from one year to two years for presumption of retaliation after an employee reports misconduct to the Auditors of Public Accounts or Attorney General.

Requires the Auditors of Public Accounts and Attorney General to post summaries on their websites every six months detailing complaints received, allegations, referral dates, and disposition of matters for each state agency, quasi-public agency, and large state contractor.

Increases the filing deadline for retaliation complaints from 30 to 90 days after learning of the personnel action, allowing human rights referees to order agencies to produce witnesses and documents without a subpoena.

Allows employees to amend complaints if additional retaliatory incidents occur after filing, and grants human rights referees authority to order temporary equitable relief including reinstatement during pending hearings.

Requires the Comptroller to post the names and addresses of all large state contractors (contracts valued at $5 million or more) on its website.