AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF ADVERTISING PURCHASED BY THE STATE.

HB 5343 requires all state agencies (like departments and commissions) to annually report their advertising purchases to the Commissioner of Administrative Services by December 1 each year. The Commissioner must then compile and submit a public report by February 1, detailing each agency's total spending, vendor names, advertising methods (such as digital platforms or news outlets), and the topics covered. This bill affects every state agency that buys advertising and mandates transparency about how taxpayer money is spent on promotions. The report will be organized into four specific categories to provide clear, accessible data for the public and lawmakers.