Bill

SB 1116

84(R) - 2015
Senate State Affairs
Senate State Affairs
State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Yes
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  • Positive
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Author(s)

Royce West

Bill Caption

Relating to a notice or document sent by mail or electronic mail by a court, justice, judge, magistrate, or clerk of a judicial court.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1116 would amend Government Code to allow a court, justice, judge, magistrate, or clerk to send any notice or document using mail or electronic mail to an email address registered with the state electronic filing system or one provided by the person, instead of being restricted to non-electronic mail only. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

The principle of limited government is bolstered by legislation that causes government processes to be more efficient. SB 1116 would achieve this goal by allowing updated delivery methods that are now common to society.