2023 Senate Bill 525

Public employees and officers: other; elected officials signing nondisclosure agreements; restrict.

A bill to prohibit a public officer of this state or a political subdivision of this state from entering into certain nondisclosure agreements regarding economic development projects; and to provide remedies.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Termed the "Economic Development Transparency Act," it prohibits public officers at both state and local levels from entering into nondisclosure agreements that conceal details of economic development projects utilizing public funds. The bill defines economic development incentives broadly, covering tax incentives, grants, loans, and other financial aids.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 26, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Thomas Albert (R-18) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Joseph Bellino (R-16) and Jonathan Lindsey (R-17)

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Community Development