This afternoon, the Senate is scheduled to consider SB1029. The bill, sponsored by Senator Keith Ingram, would require candidates for public office to undergo criminal background checks as part of the initial filing process. Sounds like a great idea, right? Let’s take a closer look. Here is the process required by the bill: 1. When a candidate files for office, they must file a criminal background check waiver at the same time (and bear the cost of the check). 2. The waiver is signed by … [Read more...]
