HB 1435: Structure and Legislative Oversight of Executive Agencies
GENERAL BILL by Steele
Structure and Legislative Oversight of Executive Agencies; Provides that divisions or offices in executive department may be established only by specific statutory enactment; provides that certain appointments made by Secretary of Business & Professional Regulation are subject to review & approval by Legislature; provides that certain appointments made by Secretary of Transportation are subject to review & approval by Legislature; provides that secretary's restructuring of offices is subject to review & approval by Legislature; provides that certain appointments made by heads of departments are subject to review & approval by Legislature; requires Legislature to dissolve certain divisions, offices, bureaus, sections, & subsections by specified date; removes provisions relating to Office of Minority Health & Health Equity within DOH; provides that state chief information officer shall have all decisionmaking authority with respect to information technology on behalf of all departments & all department divisions, offices, bureaus, sections, & subsections.
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee • Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Government Operations Subcommittee |
