HB 1200 Summary

• Prohibits state officers and employees from being appointed to boards and commissions unless otherwise specifically provided by law in 32 different statutes.

• Applies restrictions across multiple board and commission types including merit appeals boards, state ethics commission, education boards, health-related boards, and various regulatory agencies.

• Allows exceptions where statutes explicitly permit state employees to serve (such as ex-officio members or department heads serving in official capacity).

• Effective upon approval with no delayed implementation date specified.