Bill: SB 347, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Business & Commerce
Companion Bill
HB 3027
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Kirk Watson
Co-Author(s)
Dawn Buckingham
Bill Caption
Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public
information laws to regional water planning groups and their
committees.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, the regional water planning group must provide an ongoing opportunity for public input during the creation of the regional water plan. SB 347 would change this requirement from just input to “participation.” It would also subject regional water planning groups and their committees to the government code requirements on open meetings and public information.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill would support limited government by fostering transparency in regional water planning groups. For this reason, we support SB 347.
