HB 941 Summary

• Establishes a state chief operating officer position appointed by the governor without regard to civil service requirements (Chapter 76).

• Requires the chief operating officer to have experience in government, business, and economic development operations.

• Directs the chief operating officer to develop and recommend business-friendly policies, increase economic development, and coordinate policies with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

• Includes the chief operating officer in the state employees' retirement system and applicable state and federal employee benefit programs.

• Appropriates unspecified funds for one full-time equivalent position for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, effective July 1, 2023.