Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
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Vote Yes; Amend | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive | Neutral |
Allowing a transfer of state equipment and vehicles from one government entity to another is in line with our principle of Limited Government -- especially for our border law enforcement agencies which need the additional support in securing our border.
We support HB 229 but recommend that the House amend the bill to prohibit the sale of the donated equipment for a period of time after it is received. Such an amendment would curtail any potential unintended consequences such as the beneficiary law enforcement agencies selling the equipment as a means to raise funds.