Bill

SB 705

85(R) - 2017
Senate Nominations
House General Investigating & Ethics
Senate Nominations
House General Investigating & Ethics
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Vote Recommendation

Yes
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Author(s)

Brian Birdwell

Sponsor(s)

Four Price

Bill Caption

Relating to an exception from disclosure under the public information law for certain personal information of an applicant for an appointment by the governor.

Fiscal Notes

From the Legislative Budget Board: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 705 would amend the Government Code to remove the home address, telephone number, and social security number of an applicant for an appointment by the governor from public information requirements.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill enhances our limited government by removing private information not relevant to an application for an appointment by the governor from public information requirements. We support SB 705.