A bill to regulate the use of certain terminology in the promotion of state or local governmental services.
The proposed legislation would mandate that any state agency or local government entity offering services at no charge to residents use the phrase "taxpayer funded" instead of "free" to describe such services. This change is intended to provide clarity on the funding sources of these services, emphasizing that they are financed through federal, state, or local taxes, fines, or fees. The legislation defines key terms such as "local government," "state agency," and "taxpayer funded" to ensure clear understanding and consistent application across various governmental units.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
