Bill: SB 1440, 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 |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Donna Campbell
Bill Caption
Relating to the attendance by a quorum of a governmental body at certain candidate events under the open meetings law.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 1440 would amend the Government Code to exclude the attendance by a quorum of a governmental body at a candidate forum, appearance, or debate to inform the electorate from open meetings requirements so long as no formal action or discussions occur.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This is a procedural bill regarding open meetings and neither uplifts or offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Municipal League
