Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Senate Committee Passes Legislation That Would Abolish Treasurer's Office
The Treasurer's office would be eliminated as a statewide elected office under a proposed constitutional amendment passed by the Senate today.
If approved by the voters on the November ballot, the proposed constitutional amendment would also require that elections for Auditor and Attorney General be conducted on a non-partisan basis.
Senate Bill 14, sponsored by Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, would consolidate the Treasurer's responsibilities into other executive branch agencies. "This is an elected office that I believe has become obsolete," Thayer said. He indicated that the Finance and Administration Cabinet would be a likely candidate for the duties. The Treasurer's office has an annual budget of $3.2 million, he said, some of which could be saved through elimination.
If approved by the voters on the November ballot, the proposed constitutional amendment would also require that elections for Auditor and Attorney General be conducted on a non-partisan basis.
Senate Bill 14, sponsored by Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, would consolidate the Treasurer's responsibilities into other executive branch agencies. "This is an elected office that I believe has become obsolete," Thayer said. He indicated that the Finance and Administration Cabinet would be a likely candidate for the duties. The Treasurer's office has an annual budget of $3.2 million, he said, some of which could be saved through elimination.
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