Public officers may protect personal records and use campaign funds for security

Public officers may ask certain state and local offices to keep their personal information confidential. This covers personal information held by the Secretary of State, county or city clerks, county recorders, and county assessors. A court order is required under the described process, based on a sworn affidavit. Information required to remain confidential may be withheld from public candidate filings and copies of residency or identity documents. The act takes effect upon passage and approval.

Candidates and public officers may use campaign contributions for personal-security expenses tied directly to a campaign or public office. The rule covers candidates and public officers, and campaign reports must list personal-security expenses as a separate category. The security expense must be directly connected to the candidate’s campaign or the public officer’s office. Reports must state the expense category, amount, and date when required. The act takes effect upon passage and approval.

The Department of Motor Vehicles may display an alternate address on a public officer’s driver’s license, commercial license, or identification card. This applies to a public officer whose position is established by law and involves ongoing government power, trust, or duty. The applicant must provide satisfactory proof of public-officer status and the person’s home and mailing addresses. The person may later ask the Department to display the home address instead. The act takes effect upon passage and approval.