Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes cities and counties to maintain a whistleblower hotline to receive information on possible violations of state, federal, or local statutes, rules, or regulations committed by government employees.

Highlights:

- Prohibits the disclosure of the informer's identity without that individual's written consent, unless the disclosure is to a law enforcement agency conducting a criminal investigation [sec. 1 (e) (1)]. - Requires investigative audits conducted pursuant this Act to remain confidential, except when the release of information is deemed necessary to serve the public interest [sec. 1 (e) (2)]. - Specifies that existing statutes of limitation are not changed by this Act [sec. 1 (d)].

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes cities and counties to maintain a whistleblower hotline to receive information on possible violations of state, federal, or local statutes, rules, or regulations committed by government employees.