Just a follow-up to Senate Bill To Close Loophole. I think if you take the time to find out the specifics of what the Bill was to be and the various amendments and the voting tally, you’ll learn who actually supports Open Government and who doesn’t.
SB 1696 as it was introduced by Senator Yee on February 22, 2008. SB 1696 PDF
SB 1696 as amended in Senate on April 1, 2008. SB 1696 PDF
Senate Floor Analyses of SB 1651 on 04/03/2008
Senate Committee Analyses of SB 1651 on 03/26/2008
Senate Floor Vote on SB 1651 on 04/14/2008
Senate Committee Vote on SB 1651 on 03/25/2008
This information is very valuable when you want to perform Opposition Research or want to see a Senator’s Voting Record.
Who was the lone NAE vote? Senator Dick Ackerman
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