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• Introduced by Rep. Tom McMillin (R) on January 27, 2009, to require the state to post on an internet website by Jan. 1, 2010 a free searchable database containing the details of every expenditure by each state department and agency, including the name of the entity receiving the funds, the amount, the type of transaction, the budget source of the funds, and a description of the purpose expenditure. The bill defines "expenditure of state funds" as the expenditure of all appropriated or nonappropriated funds including purchases, contracts and subcontracts, and grants. Essentially, the bill requires the state make public its “check register” in an accessible form.
  • Referred to the House Oversight And Investigations Committee on January 27, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Government Operations Committee on February 26, 2009.