SRC-VRA S.B. 1581 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterS.B. 1581 By: Wentworth Intergovernmental Relations 6/18/2003 Enrolled DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, the working papers of a county auditor are subject to disclosure under the Public Information Act. S.B. 1581provides an exception to the Public Information Act for the working papers of a county auditor. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 552.116(a), Government Code, relating to excepting an audit working paper of a county auditor or a municipal auditor from required disclosure under the public information law. SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act retroactive. SECTION 3. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003.