Commissioners debate transparency motion; votes to postpone change until October

Sep 15, 2026

A motion to expand access to committee reports and audio and to make them available within 48 hours was amended and then postponed to the October meeting for further information; the commission also voted to provide unrestricted access on commissioners' tablets.

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New business at the Sept. 15 session centered on a motion by Commissioner Don Jenkins seeking greater transparency in the movement of money and access to committee reports. Jenkins framed the request as support for existing Rules & Legislative policy and moved for action; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Greg Trammell.

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