❌ SB82
Specify election official status for public records law purposes
Summary
The bill amends section 149.43 of the Revised Code to designate certain election officials as public service workers for the purposes of public records law, thereby affecting the confidentiality of their residential and familial information. It specifies that their personal information will be protected from public disclosure, with certain exceptions. The bill outlines the definitions and conditions under which public records requests can be made and how they should be handled.
Rationale
The bill increases government control over public records and limits transparency regarding election officials, which conflicts with Libertarian principles of individual privacy and government transparency. The Libertarian Party of Ohio may find some alignment due to its focus on limiting government overreach, but the bill still imposes restrictions that are not fully aligned with their platform.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over public records
- Potential for reduced transparency in elections
- Conflicts with principles of individual privacy