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NH SB555

NH SB555
Establishing a citizens' right-to-know appeals commission and a right-to-know law ombudsman and making an appropriation therefor.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
04/19/2018
Crossed Over
03/20/2018
Passed
Dead
06/30/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing a citizens' right-to-know appeals commission and a right-to-know law ombudsman and making an appropriation therefor.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Citizens' Right-to-Know Appeals Commission and an Office of the Right-to-Know Ombudsman to provide an alternative, faster, and less expensive process for resolving complaints under the state's Right-to-Know law (RSA 91-A). The Commission will oversee the new complaint resolution process, while the Ombudsman will review complaints, order the production of records, compel interviews, and issue rulings. Parties may appeal the Ombudsman's rulings to the Superior Court. The bill also appropriates $48,000 to fund the Ombudsman position.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 212-103 04/26/2018 (on 04/26/2018)

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