Alabama House Democrats have introduced three bills focused on protecting personal identifiable information and improving government efficiency. The first bill, the Government Information Privacy Protection Act (GIPPA Act), aims to regulate the state government’s use of personal data to prevent abuse, scams, and fraud. It requires strict guidelines for sharing PII with federal agencies and third parties, with severe penalties for violations.
The second bill, the Dynamic Oversight and Government Efficiency Act (DOGE Act), requires fiscal analyses of government programs exceeding $50 million to track spending and evaluate long-term impacts. The final bill, the Government Efficiency Commission Act, establishes an independent commission to review and recommend changes to state government operations, regulations, and state-owned assets.
Sponsored by Reps. Prince Chestnut, Phillip Ensler, and Kelvin Lawrence, these bills focus on transparency, accountability, and efficiency in government operations. Chestnut stressed the importance of protecting the people’s data while improving efficiency, emphasizing the need for permission before using personal information for any purposes.
Ensler highlighted the benefits of dynamic fiscal analysis in decision-making, while Lawrence focused on scrutinizing government operations for redundancies and underperforming programs. These bills signal a commitment by Alabama House Democrats to prioritize safeguarding personal data and ensuring responsible use of taxpayer funds. While the bills have not been filed yet, drafts obtained by Alabama Daily News provide a glimpse into the lawmakers’ priorities and intentions.
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