An Act making records in the office of the Governor public
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would make records held by the Governor’s office public, increasing transparency in state government. Currently, many records are restricted, limiting public access to information about the executive branch. The bill aims to broaden public access to government documents and foster greater accountability. It seeks to remove barriers to information requests and promote a more open government.
Key provisions
- Records in the Governor’s office will be considered public.
- This applies to a wide range of documents and materials.
- The bill intends to reduce restrictions on access to government information.
Who is affected
- The public
- State residents
- Government transparency advocates
- The Governor’s office
- State agencies
Notable changes
- Currently, many Governor’s office records are not public.
- This bill would change that by making most records accessible to the public.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael D. Brady
Cosponsors
Michael D. Brady
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