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.