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Today we require tax returns, but what would be next? Five years of health records? A certified birth certificate? High school report cards? And will these requirements vary depending on which political party is in power?

Former California Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, when he vetoed a bill in 2017 that would have required presidential candidates to release tax returns. A total of 18 states have introduced similar bills this year.

Former California Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, when he vetoed a bill in 2017 that would have required presidential candidates to release tax returns. A total of 18 states have introduced similar bills this year.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.