Rep. Rogers, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the
following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted ‘no’ on House Bills HB 4680-4686 because I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure
for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind
closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough, and the public has a right to know about this
information.”
House Bill No. 4685, entitled
A bill to require certain state officers to file financial disclosure reports; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe sanctions.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays,
as follows: