Senate backs bill to increase transparency in Alameda County discretionary spending
SB 1193 would require public online logs of discretionary county spending, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, whistleblower protections and majority‑vote approval for awards; proponents say the rules restore public trust after repeated oversight findings.
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Senator Wahab presented SB 1193 on the Senate floor as a measure aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in Alameda County’s use of discretionary funds. The bill requires an online public log of discretionary spending, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures from supervisors and their staff, whistleblower protections for county employees and a majority‑vote rule before discretionary grants are awarded.
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