SB273

[gdanaher]

This bill by Donna Campbell of New Braunfels would fine the misuse by government agencies of 30.06 signage and set fines for the misuse if not promptly rectified.

[txcharvel]

Donna Campbell is great, I wish she could have defeated LLoyd Doggett a few years ago for the US House. My wife sat by her at an Austin Lifecare fundraiser, said she was very nice and authentic.

I heard about this on the news today, seems like a good bill. Wonder what the chances of it passing are?

[Charles L. Cotton]

She is great. SB273 is a companion (identical) to Guillien's HB226. Both need minor amendments to add a private cause of action in the event the AG chooses not to pursue a lawsuit.

Chas.

[oohrah]

al well and good, but how do you fine a govt agency?

[mojo84]

al well and good, but how do you fine a govt agency?

Fine the person in charge.

[gdanaher]

If the city messes up, the city treasurer will write a check after the city council approves the expenditure. If they refuse to pay up, then those dollars coming from Austin will dry up for awhile....

[puma guy]

I'm pulling for this one to get passed. Hopefully it doesn't get sunk at the last minute by another "I'm special amendment" by a senator.

[RoyGBiv]

She is great. SB273 is a companion (identical) to Guillien's HB226. Both need minor amendments to add a private cause of action in the event the AG chooses not to pursue a lawsuit.

Chas.

Just finished reading this bill and agree that a private cause of action amendment would be a big plus.
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I especially like the narrowing of the government meetings prohibition as well.