Bill > HB06865

This bill implements various changes across multiple state government areas, primarily focused on administrative and financial modifications. Key provisions include: establishing new state accounts and funds related to cannabis regulation and social equity, adjusting salaries for judicial and legal professionals (including judges, magistrates, and court referees), modifying criminal record erasure processes, revising the Governor's Workforce Council membership structure, and updating service fee policies for state agencies. The bill allows state agencies to charge service fees for credit card payments, with fees designed to cover processing costs. It also makes changes to the Social Equity Council's structure and funding mechanisms, particularly related to cannabis industry regulation. The bill introduces new accounts for social equity and innovation, cannabis prevention and recovery services, and establishes a working group to study civil laws. Most sections of the bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with some provisions effective immediately upon passage. The overall aim appears to be streamlining government operations, updating financial processes, and supporting social equity initiatives.

Budget and Finance

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