HB 521·AL·house
Board of Registrars; background checks required, authorize pay during emergencies, qualification for compensation during holidays and emergencies specified
Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Frances Holk-Jones (R)
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Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund
Mar 31, 2026
Summary
HB 521 mandates that the Governor, State Auditor, and Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries – and their staff – obtain FBI criminal history background checks using an Originating Record Identification Number. It also clarifies that these officials can be paid for work performed during emergencies and qualify for compensation on holidays. The changes aim to improve security and ensure fair compensation during critical periods.
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