Bill: SB 705, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Nominations
2nd Chamber Committee
House General Investigating & Ethics
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
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.
