SB 2237 – Limits severance for government employees

SB 2237 limits how much taxpayer money can be used to give severance pay to high-level government employees when they leave their jobs. It puts a cap on these payouts—no more than 20 weeks of salary—and outright bans any severance if the employee was fired for misconduct. This ensures taxpayers aren’t stuck footing the bill for bad behavior or underperformance. The bill also promotes transparency by requiring severance agreements to be posted online. It helps prevent political subdivisions from quietly handing out massive golden parachutes at the public’s expense. By blocking enforcement of unlawful severance judgments, it protects the integrity of the law. This is a common-sense reform that reins in wasteful spending, and is a win for accountability and taxpayer protection.