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Committee backs bill to shield board members' home addresses and phone numbers
Summary
HB1496 would keep home addresses and phone numbers of board and commission members confidential in publications required under the Open Appointments Act while still requiring agencies to compile the information; committee voted to move the bill forward.
Sponsor (speaker S6) told the committee that HB1496, originating from the Secretary of State, aims to protect personal contact details for board members in the public-facing publication required by the Open Appointments Act while still requiring boards to compile contact information internally.
During questions, Representative Mackenzie (S7) asked how members of the public could contact appointees if home addresses and phone numbers were withheld; the sponsor suggested providing an official email address for the board or commission to receive inquiries. After brief discussion the committee voted 10–2 to move HB1496 to Calendar and Rules.
