Bill: SB 115, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Business & Commerce
2nd Chamber Committee
House Government Transparency & Operation
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Don Huffines
Bill Caption
Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings.
Fiscal Notes
From the Legislative Budget Board: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 115 would add to the Government Code that an agency
within the executive or legislative branch of state government that receives
more than $40 million from general revenue and has more than 250 full-time employees, must broadcast over the internet
live video and audio of each open meeting. The agency would have to archive the
video and audio of the meeting as well.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill enhances our limited government principle by increasing the transparency of certain agencies through requiring them to broadcast open meetings. We support SB 115.
