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Committee approves narrower disclosure of lingering tax liens and convictions, 7–3
Summary
The committee voted 7–3 to favorably recommend HB 446 as amended, which adds disclosure of unresolved tax liens older than two years and certain convictions to routine conflict-of-interest filings; proponents argued it protects integrity, while public comment warned it could deter grassroots candidates.
The sponsor presented HB 446 to add two items to existing annual conflict-of-interest disclosures: unresolved tax liens and criminal convictions (excluding traffic, juvenile, and expunged records). The stated purpose was to help voters know more about candidates and appointees and to preserve the integrity of those serving in…
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