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Kansas committee hears bill to open most Supreme Court nominating commission records
Summary
The Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 299, which would make most records of the Supreme Court Nominating Commission public while allowing the commission to keep criminal-history and sensitive financial information closed upon request; proponents said transparency is needed, opponents were not present.
The Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee on Thursday heard testimony on Senate Bill 299, which would make most records kept by the Supreme Court Nominating Commission public, including the names and cities of nominees.
Jason, who briefed the committee, said, “The bill would make most of the commission's records, including the names and cities of residents of individuals who are nominated to serve on the commission.” He added that certain sensitive material, such as criminal-history checks and sensitive financial information, would remain closed to public disclosure if a request justified keeping them sealed.…
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