Report of the special joint committee on initiative petitions on the initiative petition of danielle susan allen and others for the passage of an act to improve access to public records (see house, no. 5004).
Report of the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions on the Initiative Petition of Danielle Susan Allen and Others for the Passage of an Act to Improve Access to Public Records (See House, No. 5004).
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This report, prepared by a special joint committee, analyzes an initiative petition seeking to improve access to public records in Massachusetts. The petition, formally House Bill 5004, proposes changes to how public records are obtained and released. The committee’s report provides a detailed assessment of the petition’s merits and potential impact, offering recommendations to the legislature.
Key provisions
- Analyzes the initiative petition (House Bill 5004) regarding public records access.
- Provides a comprehensive assessment of the petition’s scope and potential effects.
- Offers recommendations to the legislature on how to address the issues raised in the petition.
- Details the current process for accessing public records in Massachusetts.
- Identifies potential challenges and considerations related to expanding public records access.
Who is affected
- The public
- Government agencies
- Massachusetts residents
- Media outlets
- Advocacy groups
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1 on record
Cosponsor
Alice Hanlon Peisch
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