Bill: SB 1605, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Education
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Brandon Creighton
Bill Caption
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial
information on certain districts’ Internet websites.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
The bill would require the 50 school districts with the highest enrollments to maintain certain
financial information on their Internet websites, including: total expenditures, total revenue,
budget,a visualization chart,and a transaction register for each checking account.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill enhances our limited government principle because increasing fiscal transparency of school districts through the reporting of expenditure on the district website. We support 1605.
