RELATING TO NEPOTISM.

SB 2244 extends existing state ethics rules against nepotism to cover legislative and judicial employees, bringing them under the same standards currently applied to other state workers. The bill requires that no state employee in these branches can work with or supervise a close family member, aligning their hiring and employment practices with broader state ethics policies. This change directly affects staff in the state legislature and courts, ensuring they follow the same conflict-of-interest rules as employees in other state agencies. The bill has not yet advanced beyond its initial introduction stage.